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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Simon Neville

Lush closes Ukraine stores as invasion takes hold

The boss of cosmetics retailer Lush has revealed all his staff in Ukraine are safe but that 15 stores across the country have been closed as Russian troops advance on major cities.

Mark Constantine said he had received messages from staff saying they remain shocked but secure, although Lush’s manager in Ukraine reported he could hear explosions not far from his home.

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