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T he American owners of Boots may revive plans for stock market float next year after scrapping the sale of Britain’s biggest chemist to a Wall Street buyout fund and Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani. Walgreens, which merged with Boots in 2014 in a deal worth £9bn, said none of the offers for the “adequately reflects the high potential value of Boots and No7 Beauty Company”. The Illinois-headquartered company said bidders had struggled to arrange bank loans to buy Boots after financial markets “suffered unexpected and dramatic change”. Private equity fund Apollo and Mr Ambani had been in pole position to acquire Boots after Walgreens chairman Stefano Pessina put the business up for sale in January. But a £5bn approach — considerably lower than the £7bn Mr Pessina is said to have wanted — fell through. Ornella Barra, Boots operating chief, wrote to the company’s 56,000 staff saying she was “happy to confirm that it has been decided that Boots and No7 Beauty Company will … [Read more...] about Boots stock market float back on the table as £5bn sale collapses

Published 15 October 2020 comments Comments Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Nicola Sturgeon has warned that Scotland will not return to normal when the current restrictions on pubs and restaurants expire later this month. Licensed premises across the central belt were temporarily closed last week, with tough restrictions placed on those elsewhere in the country. The rules are due to expire on 26 October - but Ms Sturgeon said this would not signal a return to normality. The ban on visiting other people's homes will also remain in place. And the Scottish government is to introduce a multi-tier system of alert levels similar to that now in force in England, which could potentially see venues in areas with coronavirus outbreaks remain closed. Ms Sturgeon was giving a video statement to MSPs as she announced that a further 1,351 cases of Covid-19 and … [Read more...] about Covid in Scotland: No ‘return to normal’ when pubs reopen

Is there anything worse than dry and lifeless hair? We’re always on the hunt for products that can help our hair thrive – and anything with quick results is very much welcome. Thankfully, a brand new product has just been unveiled offering exactly that – and it’s already got the seal of approval from influencers. Coco and Eve ’s new Sweet Repair Hair Mask includes a blend of active ingredients and vitamins that restore dry hair and help against future damage, too. Not only can it improve hair strength by up to 85%, but it also reduces damage by up to 65% – so your hair will look shiny, strong and full of life. We all know how important it is to stay fed and watered. Our hair is no different, and this hero mask increases hydration by up to 26 times. In testing, Sweet Repair was also shown to improve shine by 46%. Apply just after shampoo and leave on for as little as five minutes for a no-fuss addition to your showering routine. Alternatively, you can leave … [Read more...] about This hair mask reduces damage by 65% – and it’s influencer approved

A DAD has been given months to live after doctors repeatedly told him to just take painkillers. Richard Paice, 51, from Stanbridge, Bedfordshire, has been told he’s got incurable bowel cancer. It wasn’t until he was “really, really sick”, having lost a stone in weight and in agony, that Richard even got a scan. He had spent weeks going back and forth to doctors complaining of key symptoms , including blood in his stool. Richard’s wife, Sasha, 36, told The Times: “We’ve been told he might only have months to live. If they hadn’t kept sending us home the outlook could have been different. “Our first trip to A&E was on March 4 but he wasn’t diagnosed until April 29. Read more on bowel cancer SPOT CHECK As Deborah James dies of bowel cancer - the 5 symptoms she wanted you to know SPOT CHECK Shocking stats reveal 1 in 3 at risk of deadly bowel cancer like Deborah James “Those two months where doctors … [Read more...] about I’ve been given months to live after docs told me to take painkillers for stomach pain

KYLIE Jenner has shown how she's spending her Fourth of July weekend, as she posted snaps of her sitting poolside at her massive LA mansion. The beauty mogul took to her Instagram Stories to share her relaxing holiday plans. In one snap, Kylie Jenner captured an overhead shot of her 4-year-old daughter, Stormi , lounging by the pool. The tiny tot was lying on a lounge chair, sporting a mermaid tail suit as the camera caught her from the waist down. Kylie fittingly captioned the shot: "swimming with my mermaid today," with a white heart emoji. The mother-daughter duo has had quite the weekend together as the next snap showed a pan of mini pancakes being cooked over the stove. Read More on Kylie Jenner HAIR SCARE Kylie flaunts REAL hair with no extensions in rare pic & fans are concerned OUT OF HAND Kardashian fans 'cringe' over drastic skin 'fail' in Kylie Jenner's new video The TV star explained … [Read more...] about Kylie Jenner spends Fourth of July weekend poolside in $36m Los Angeles home with daughter Stormi, 4

After three years of dealing with the UK’s temperamental sunshine, going to a warmer country was high on the to-do list this year. Swimming in the sea or a lake just doesn’t have the same effect when the chances of rain are high and the clouds are looming. An obvious consequence of jetting off to tropical countries in high summer is a brand new tan, which, despite not necessarily being good for you, often makes us feel a thousand times better. While it’s important to remember that there’s no such thing as a healthy tan, because all tans are a result of sun damage whether you burn or not, simply existing in a hotter climate with a high UV index is likely to leave you slightly more bronzed than when you arrived (yes, even when you use factor 50+). It goes without saying that many of us feel much more attractive with a summer glow, so how do we keep our tan from fading? How long does the average tan last? Founder and clinic director of skin health clinic London … [Read more...] about How to keep your summer tan from fading, according to a skincare expert

Summer is around the corner and with the hot weather comes the reality of a sweatier, oilier face. So our makeup tends to get lighter in consistency, with foundations swapped out for skin tints and heavy powders ditched. Makeup in sheer or balmy textures becomes a blessing. While it’s not the most mask transfer-proof finish, a sheer texture is quick and easy to top up. Usually only a quick blend with the pad of a finger (over a brush and sponge) is all you need. Dominic Skinner, global senior artist at MAC Cosmetics tells Metro.co.uk these textures also allow you to experiment with playful colours in a failsafe way. Using blusher as an example, he says: ‘Bold looks always find a way to filter to the high street. ‘So a bold, yet sheer, pop of blush has its origins in fashion week but made more wearable.’ So as well as being quicker to apply and less heavy on the skin, you can afford to go brighter or more statement than you normally would, in the knowledge … [Read more...] about For easy summer makeup, sheer and balmy textures are the way to go – here are our top buys

Foundation? Who even is she? All jokes aside, the cover of all cover-ups is still as popular as ever, but a new young bright thing is coming up the rear. And she’s taking her spot in the beauty bags of many. Who may this young starlet be, you ask? Well, her name is skin tint and she’s going to have her name in flashing lights this summer. Not quite a tinted moisturiser or a BB cream, skin tints fall somewhere in the middle. The aim is to even out skin tone while allowing freckles, pores and skin texture to shine through. This fact alone will cause panic in many. Foundations are there to blur and rid skin of flaws, whereas skin tints want you to embrace them. In the summer months, foundation can cause more issues than its worth. Excess oil and sweat wreck a flawless finish. While the heavy nature of some formulas can often feel like an extra weight on the skin. This is where skin tint becomes an excellent option. They are light enough to keep skin breathing and … [Read more...] about The best skin tints to replace your foundation this summer

It’s sweaty season, folks. While we all love summertime, it brings some issues along with it; from chafing thighs to wet patches under your arms. But this woman claims to have found the solution to excessive sweating – and it only costs £6. Chantal Derrick posted her tip to TikTok recently, in a video captioned: ‘I’m exposing myself but if you sweat please watch this, it’ll change your life.’ In the video, which has now been viewed over 1.1 million times, Chantal says that before her discovery she was too nervous to wear light-coloured clothes due to sweat patches. ‘When I used to go to school, I used to be an excessive sweater, my school shirts used to be soaking,’ she said. ‘It used to really get on my nerves… I couldn’t wear white, I couldn’t wear grey or anything like that – and then I found this!’ That holy grail product is Driclor Antiperspirant Roll-On, which she picked up for £6.15 at Amazon ( although it’s currently reduced to £5.77 ). Chantal … [Read more...] about Woman says you’ll ‘never sweat again’ after using this £6 miracle product

Evening briefing: Today's essential headlines Go-slow protests | Drivers faced more chaos during this morning's rush hour as campaigners blocked motorways in a protest over soaring fuel prices. Protesters created a rolling blockade along the M4, while similar demonstrations were also reported in Yorkshire and Shropshire. Watch traffic being brought to a crawl and see a map of the areas hit. Gas explosion | 'Inferno' in Bedford block of flats sparks roof collapse Tim Westwood | BBC admits it received sexual misconduct complaint New laws | Nadine Dorries 'will have power to censor the internet' Teenager's 'false bomb threat' | EasyJet flight intercepted by fighters Sour moment | Milk does not make cereal healthier, High Court rules Why Russian generals will not celebrate Luhansk's fall Russian forces have been ordered to push deeper into eastern Ukraine , as local officials warned civilians to flee the front-line after the capture of … [Read more...] about Monday evening UK news briefing: Putin’s orders to Russian forces after seizing Luhansk