Why I'm not surprised Topshop is on the brink of collapse

Coronation Street actor Sam Aston has addressed speculation over whether or not he intends to leave the soap after nearly two decades.28-year-old Sam first appeared on the cobbles as Chesney Brown back in 2003.He appeared on a recent episode of ITV's Loose Woman alongside his childhood sweetheart Briony Gardner who is expecting their second child.Sam opened up about his future on Corrie after being asked by Loose Women's Janet Street-Porter about whether he's considering exiting the soap in the near future.She asked him: "Is there any chance you could suddenly branch out and be somebody else or is that character and you so closely intertwined now?"He replied: "I've played him for so long, but I've been lucky, because I've had so many storylines over the years that they always test you and it's a new thing to sink your teeth into."So, I've not really entertained the idea right now. I don't know, maybe not."The Corrie star added that his time on the soap has "flown", adding that he feels "very lucky" to have been a part of it.He said: "I can't believe it and I'm very lucky.

Prince Andrew's comeback will be "impossible" following the settlement of his civil sex assault case, a royal expert has claimed. On Tuesday, it was revealed that the Duke Of York avoided court by financially settling with Virginia Roberts for an "undisclosed sum".The 61 year old had a civil case against him filed by Virginia, 38, in August last year, alleging he had sexually assaulted her when Jeffrey Epstein trafficked her. And now Nigel Cawthorne, author of Prince Andrew: Epstein, Maxwell and the Palace, has claimed that Andrew's return to public duty will still be out of the question.

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Rutherglen Glencairn boss Willie Harvey says their rearranged clash with Cumbernauld United takes on a "new significance" as his side may have gone two weeks without playing by that point.

Nicki Minaj appeared on Instagram Tuesday night in a Burberry bodysuit and matching trench coat.The 39-year-old rap artist was seated on a bed in the photo and she had bright red hair.In her caption Nicki quoted a line from her latest song Bussin: 'Burberry— ask Siri, I don't ever take a loss‼️' Social media post: Nicki Minaj appeared on Instagram Tuesday night in a Burberry bodysuit and matching trench coatThen the musician added, 'Bussin,' and used an emoji letter B.Nicki wowed fans with her signature over-the-top style as she showed off her designer threads. The bodysuit featured the iconic brand's distinctive plaid pattern and was covered by a sheer black material at the bottom.Minaj also sported a barrel-shaped purse and knee-high stocking boots to complement the look.

Amy Poehler got plenty of support at the premiere of her first documentary, Lucy and Desi, with her Parks and Recreation co-stars Rashida Jones, Kathryn Hahn and Aubrey Plaza hitting the red carpet.Poehler, 50, directs the documentary that explores the rise of comedy legend Lucille Ball, her relationship with Desi Arnaz and how their show I Love Lucy changed Hollywood forever.The director hit the red carpet with Jones, Hahn, Plaza and another Parks and Rec co-star, Retta, along with one of the documentary's stars, Charo, plus Natasha Lyonne. Reuinted:Amy Poehler got plenty of support at the premiere of her first documentary, Lucy and Desi, with her Parks and Recreation co-stars Rashida Jones, Kathryn Hahn, Retta and Aubrey Plaza hitting the red carpet Parks: The cast of Parks and Recreation in its final seasonPoehler stepped out on the red carpet at the Directors Guild of America in a black full-length flower-print maxidress.The blonde comedian/actress/filmmaker was also carrying a bright red clutch during her red carpet outing.

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drug war between two rival cartels spiralled out of control over the course of 24 hours.Residents in the state of Colima in Mexico were left shaken this week as houses and cars were set ablaze after being targeted by gang members, with several incidents of gunshots also being heard.It comes as the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and Los Mezcales engage in ever-more violent clashes to establish dominance over the drugs trade in the region.The dramatic scenes began on Sunday evening when a Molotov cocktail was thrown at a truck in the Lagunas neighbourhood to the north of Villalva, causing the vehicle to explode.Later that night, a man was injured by flying shrapnel when armed men on a motorcycle began shooting in the Alfredo V Bonfil neighborhood in Villa de Álvarez.A 'threatening' message was also discovered at the scene after the attack.Following this incident, a housing complex in the nearby Burócratas neighbourhood was set on fire in the early hours of Monday morning.The morning then saw two vehicles torched in the La Haciendita neighborhood of Villa de Álvarez, as well as in Comala.South American news website Infobae said on Tuesday (15 February) that at least 22 murders have been recorded in the state of Colima in the last week in a horror surge in violence connected to the drug war.The area is of strategic importance to the warring groups as it is commonly used as a drug smuggling route to the United States.Disastrous and bloody scenes on the streets in recent weeks and months have marked a difficult beginning to the premiership of Governor Indira Vizcaíno, who became the youngest state president in all of Mexico in November 2021.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily

Liberty Poole wowed fans in a stunning glam Valentine's Day selfie following her Dancing On Ice exit. The former Love Island star sent temperatures soaring as she posed for the saucy snaps.

Meghan Markle will never return to the UK as she thinks winning over the public is a 'lost cause', according to an author of royal biographies.The Duchess of Sussex has not visited Britain since quitting the Royal Family and moving to Montecito, California, in 2020.This is despite her husband Prince Harry visiting his home country twice in the same period, including once for the unveiling of a statue of mum Princess Diana last year.The couple's eight-month-old daughter Lilibet, who is eighth in line to the throne, has never visited the United Kingdom and was born in California.Ahead of his new book on Meghan, royal biographer and investigative journalist Tom Bower has now claimed that she doesn't want to come back to London and "doesn't care" if she is welcome in the country.He told The Sun: "At the moment, Meghan’s ultimate destination is unclear, but she certainly has the backing to make a bid to star as an American politician. "In parallel, Britain is a lost cause for the Sussexes.

Alec Baldwin has been married twice in his life, first to fellow actress Kim Basinger from 1993-2002 then to yoga instructor Hilaria Baldwin from 2012 to the present day. Here we break down everything you need to know about his relationship with Hilaria plus his past marriage to Kim.

Kanye West is focused on raising a family of four but who is the man that raised Ye himself? The “Gold Digger” rapper has made it clear that he’ll do whatever it takes to keep his family together amid his tumultuous divorce with Kim Kardashian. Most recently, he spent Super Bowl Sunday with his kids North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm. He took them to his weekly Sunday service and brought his eldest two kids to the big game.

Lala Kent shutdown rumors that she ran into her former fiance Randall Emmett while celebratingSuper Bowl LVI in Los Angelesover the weekend.'I never saw him. Never laid eyes on him.

A penthouse with a massive celebrity pedigree including former owners such as Britney Spears, Cher, Russell Simmons and Keith Richards is going on the market.Ian Slater from Compasslisted the condo in the NoHo area of Manhattan for $6.995 million on Monday.The 11th floor penthouse has been dubbed the Celebrity Penthouse in the Sky, and it was Spears who expanded the unit into its current form. Celeb:A penthouse with a massive celebrity pedigree including former owners such as Britney Spears, Cher, Russell Simmons and Keith Richards is going on the market Condo:Ian Slater from Compass listed the condo in the NoHo area of Manhattan for $6.995 million on MondaySpears owned the penthouse for four years, and lived there when she released her 2003 hit single Toxic.During her time there, she expanded the penthouse using two conjoining units, creating the 3,787-square-foot unit that it is today.

Arcadia Group has fallen into administration with 13,000 jobs at risk. The high street giant behind Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and Burton have called in administrators Deloitte after rescue talks failed.

Sir Philip Green's fashion empire, Arcadia, has crashed into administration with 444 stores and more than 13,000 jobs at risk.

Topshop was poised to go into administration was a real shock, not because it hadn’t been on a decline for some years now, with cheaper online players giving it stiff competition, but because it seemed so sudden. It is incredibly sad that a brand that was so iconic cannot survive any longer.

The collapse of fashion empire Arcadia could trigger a fresh wave Debenhams store closures - with fears mounting that the company could also enter liquidation.

Shoppers are being warned to spend any Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and Burton gift cards they have as soon a possible.

The retail empire behind high street fashion brands including Topshop is reportedly on the brink of collapse.Sir Philip Green's Arcadia Group is expected to appoint administrators in the coming days, with around 15,000 jobs at risk.The company, which also owns Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins, Burton, Evans and Wallis, said the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown closures had 'had a material impact on trading across our businesses'.Deloitte is expected to handle the insolvency process, according to the Press Association news agency.Arcadia said it is 'working on a number of contingency options' after Sky News reported the group’s future is in doubt.An Arcadia spokesman said: “We are aware of the recent media speculation surrounding the future

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxThe Arcadia Group, which owns online fashion giant Topshop, is facing collapse with around 15,000 jobs reported to be at risk.Sir Philip Green, who owns the empire, is expected to appoint Deloitte administrators as early as next week. The Boohoo Group is reported to be among those looking to take on Topshop, along with Topman.