Unilever, the maker of Dove, is to be investigated by the UK’s competition watchdog over concerns that consumers are being misled by the company’s “green” claims on some essential household products.

Dozens of well-known brands including H&M and Zara are identified as being at high risk of sourcing materials made by Uighurs compelled to participate in state-imposed labour.

The Northamptonshire-based footwear brand said sales fell 5 percent to £396 million ($499 million).

Group famous for house-to-house visits is to open franchises as it also expands deal with Superdrug.

The retailer also confirmed it would pay out almost £20m to shareholders in January in its first dividend since 2019 as pre-tax profits soared to just over £360m, well ahead of analysts’ expectations.

Wrap report says 12 percent reduction in carbon impact negated by 13 percent rise in textiles produced and sold.

The UK, US, EU and China have all agreed that artificial intelligence poses a potentially catastrophic risk to humanity.

Asos has warned sales will continue to fall in the year ahead — by much as 15 percent — after delayed results revealed it slumped to a near £300m annual loss.