Lifestyle brand, Gandys, has been worn by Prince William and Sir Richard Branson, but due to a sudden withdrawal of funding, it has been forced to enter administration.

Gandys was founded in 2012 as a flip-flop brand by brothers Rob and Paul Forkan.

The brothers later expanded the brand to offer travel-inspired clothing, bags, and accessories.

British clothing brand Gandys enters administration

In 2024, Gandys opened a standalone store in Covent Garden, London, and has had collaborations with McLaren and Liberty London.

The brothers lost their parents in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, leading them to set up the Gandys Foundation.

A percentage of the business’s profit would be donated towards the Gandys Foundation, which helps build schools in Ghana, Kenya, and Bali.

Following their administration, Gandys has cut prices by up to 75% online and in stores.

Confirming the news, the Gandys website shares: “We’re closing down – shop final clearance with up to 75% off sitewide.

“While stock lasts, prices as marked.”

According to Drapers, the brand filed for notice on March 25 due to a sudden withdrawal of funding.

Gandys customer and marketing professional, Jamie Irving, reacted to the news on LinkedIn, sharing: “Woke up this morning to an email I didn’t expect – Gandys announcing their closing down sale.

“Honestly, it hit harder than most brand news. Gandys | B Corp has always stood for something far bigger than product.

“A genuinely purpose-led business, built from one of the most powerful and personal stories out there, and backed up by real action, not just words.

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“I read the founders’ book a while back and remember feeling genuinely inspired by their journey, what they went through, and how they turned that into something so positive for others.

“What they created through their foundation, and the impact they’ve had on communities, is something most brands aspire to but very few truly deliver.

“It’s a reminder that even the most meaningful, mission-driven businesses aren’t immune to the challenges of today’s environment.”

Will you miss Gandys? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

The eight-week consultation by East West Railway Company will run from Tuesday to June 9, 2026, offering communities along the route a vital opportunity to have their say on the latest plans.

Their contributions will help shape the final design of the railway, before a Development Consent Order applicatiion for government backing is submitted in 2027.

The consultation launch follows a petition urging the Government to intervene in delays to the opening to passengers of the East West Rail line between Oxford and Milton Keynes.

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A dispute between train guards and drivers and East West Rail line operator Chiltern Railways has caused delays.

Only freight trains are running on the route which connects Oxford, Oxford Parkway, and Bicester to Milton Keynes.

Dave Richardson, of Railfuture (Image: Contributed)

Dave Richardson, a spokesman for campaign group Railfuture, said: “The Oxford-Bletchley-Milton Keynes section is complete but no passenger trains are running, while the Bletchley-Bedford section is operational but needs a major upgrade.

“The Bedford-Cambridge section is a long-term aim as parts of it will need to be built from scratch while some of it will use existing routes. It’s due to open in the 2030s.”

A series of public drop-in events will now be held across the route to provide opportunities to talk with experts from EWR Co to find out more about the updated proposals, ask questions and submit feedback.

David Hughes, CEO for East West Rail Company, said: “This consultation marks a major milestone for East West Rail as we move closer to delivering a once-in-a-generation project that will transform connectivity across the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor.

“East West Rail is about far more than a new railway – it’s about unlocking opportunities for people and places, supporting new homes and jobs, and making it easier, faster and greener to travel between some of the UK’s most dynamic destinations.

“We’ve listened carefully to feedback to shape these latest designs, which include plans to deliver benefits earlier through phased construction, improve accessibility, and support our net zero ambitions through innovative, lower-carbon technology.

“I’d strongly encourage everyone along the route to take part in our last consultation.

“Your views are vital in helping us refine our plans and ensure East West Rail delivers lasting benefits for communities, businesses and the wider region for generations to come.”

One of the consultation events will be at the Kings Centre in Osney Mead, Oxford, on Tuesday, May 12, from 11am to 6pm.

Oxford Speedway spoke out on the threat it faces after sports broadcaster Sports Information Services pulled out of its coverage of greyhound racing at Oxford Stadium in Sandy Lane last week.

The motorcycle racing club said the broadcaster’s decision to drop Oxford Greyhounds from its coverage is having an ‘impact’ on its operations from the same venue.

Oxford Speedway Cheetahs team picture in 1998 (Image: Oxford Mail archive)

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Oxford Stadium reopened as a ‘multi-purpose sports and events venue’ in 2022 after a decade-long closure and a hard-fought campaign by supporters in the community.

Promotions manager Mick Wheble (left) and campaigner Gavin Beckley celebrated after a developer withdrew its appeal for plans to turn the stadium into houses, 2014 (Image: Oxford Mail archive)

Before that, it had operated continuously since it first opened in 1939, hosting speedway and greyhound racing for 73 years.

Now that the much-loved stadium and venue is facing its newest threat, we’ve had a look back through the Oxford Mail archive to find pictures of racing and racers at Oxford Stadium through its long history of hosting.