Lush says companies should use 'power and privilege' to speak out over Gaza

Lush Cosmetics defended its decision to close its UK stores for one day as an act of solidarity with Gaza, calling it an 'act of desperation.' The company's ethics director stated that businesses with power and privilege have a duty to use their platform to help unheard populations. This action was taken as Israel's war in Gaza approached its second year, marked by a high death toll and famine conditions from a continued blockade. The move also reflects frustration with the UK government's policy, which has partially suspended some arms exports while continuing other military cooperation with Israel.