Egypt's ex-president, the King of Pop, even our own ousted prime minister - Marvin Berglas has performed tricks for them all. Nick Curtis meets London's leading close-up magician... more
The ultimate in toy car bling for the bonus-earning classes - a £1,500 miniature gull-wing Mercedes-Benz sports model - is the most expensive item at this year's Olympia Toy Fair ... more
WE Brits pride ourselves on being a nation of animal lovers. The problem is, we're kidding ourselves. For how can the land of the £1.99 chicken possibly claim to care deeply for its critters?
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Hamleys declares that it is pressing ahead with plans to have live penguins in the Regent Street toy store despite protests from animal welfare groups... more
Toy shop company Hamleys fell £2.7 million into the red after the interest it paid on its debt wiped out any gains from an £8 million leap in sales to £44 million for the full-year to March ... more
Regent Street toy store Hamleys has axed two of its top executives and is in talks that could see up to a third of its head-office staff depart ... more
Retail: Icelandic holding company Baugur, which has major retail interests in Britain including stakes in House of Fraser and Hamleys has applied for court protection after restructuring talks with its lenders failed... more
The future of Hamleys, Britain's biggest toy shop and a major London tourist attraction, was thrown into doubt after its owner collapsed into administration ... more
Retail: The City is bracing itself for the biggest wave of retail profit warnings in recent history, with stalwarts including Marks & Spencer being tipped to add to the sector's misery... more
With less than three days to go in the Evening Standard Christmas charity auction, there are still many "once in a lifetime" experiences to be bought for bargain prices... more
London's 20 most "unmissable" shops have been named. They have been selected by people who should know - Britain's most powerful high street bosses... more
Whether you're seeking carols at Southwark Cathedral or the best bars to warm up in, here's where to celebrate the season of cold feet and good cheer.... more
As Christmas approaches Santa will be popping up across London. So if you’ve been good this year, and want to meet Father Christmas, take a look at our guide to the capital's grottos.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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