Vaping has emerged as an alternative to smoking. However, little regard is given to its environmental cost. Disposables, too much packaging, and careless disposal all contribute to increased e-waste. With the increase in vaping comes…
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Trump tariff confusion gave UK economy short-term boost, but long-term risks remain, says EY Item Club
The UK economy received an unexpected lift earlier this year as businesses rushed to complete orders ahead of President Trump’s sweeping tariff regime, according to the latest forecast from the EY Item Club. The respected…
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Sales of prestige lip products in the UK have surged by 16 per cent year-on-year to £80.4 million in the six months to June, as cash-strapped consumers turn to small luxuries to lift their mood…
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Doug Wright MBE, a man whose name has become synonymous with McDonald’s in the West Midlands, has announced his retirement from the fast food giant after an extraordinary 44-year career. Wright, affectionately known throughout the…
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Taxpayers who haven’t settled their bill with HMRC must pay by 31st July or face fines and interest
Taxpayers have been warned to settle their tax bills by 31st July or risk incurring late payment interest at 8.25%, as HMRC intensifies its crackdown on unpaid liabilities. The alert comes from Blick Rothenberg, a…
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UK padel boom triggers surge in planning applications as nearly 17,000 development sites identified
The rapid rise of padel in the UK is fuelling a wave of planning activity, with new figures showing a 113 per cent increase in court applications in 2024 alone. The sport’s continued surge in…
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Planning for the future is something many Australians delay, especially when it involves considering what happens after we’re gone. Yet, creating a robust estate plan is one of the most caring things you can do…