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Thu, 08 Oct 2026

New vape tax made me swap e-cigs for dartboards

The Vaping Product Duty will be imposed at a rate of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid from April 2027.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Hygiene poverty at tipping point, charity warns

The BBC hears people "you would not expect" can no longer afford items to be clean and healthy.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Funding to help more people access healthy food

Local authorities in Hull and Lincolnshire have each been given £220,000.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK

Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn

The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel

Asahi, Sapporo, Kirin and Suntory confirmed to the BBC that their premises had been searched by the Japanese competition authority.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar

A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

What independence could mean for oil-rich Alberta's economy

Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips

Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Hedgehog among four animals chosen to feature on new banknotes

The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK

British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Lululemon poaches Athleta CEO as new chief product officer

Lululemon announced Wednesday that Athleta CEO Maggie Gauger is joining the company as its chief product officer, a newly created role.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Levi Strauss hikes profit guidance after tariff refunds, but its sales outlook is less optimistic

Levi Strauss on Wednesday posted earnings that beat expectations, though it saw benefits from tariff refunds.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk'

The research found that important guardrails for teens using ChatGPT often failed.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Modelo owner Constellation is getting creative to bring back beer drinkers as overall demand weakens

Constellation Brands beat earnings and revenue expectations as beer brands gained share, while inventory rebuilding and consumer caution clouded demand.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family

The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

No child should have to learn in a cold classroom - children's commissioner

The EA suggests cost-saving measures as it warns school gas and electricity bills are set to rise.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Disney+ to stream upcoming Super Bowl

Disney+ will also air two Monday Night Football games leading up to the championship game.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Used car prices fall in Q3, while demand for fuel-efficient vehicles grows

Used vehicle prices are forecast to fall more than previously expected this year, according to Cox Automotive.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes

Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.


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