Sainsbury to match Aldi’s prices
Sainsbury’s, one of the leading supermarket chains with a market share of over 15%, has made a move to enhance its competitive stance, particularly as the crucial Christmas…
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No tax increase for the British gambling and betting industry despite budgetary pressures
The recent Autumn Budget announced by the UK’s Labour government, led by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, has brought a temporary reprieve for the British gambling industry, as it…
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Disposable vape ban to take effect in June 2025
The British government has made a significant announcement: the sale of single-use, disposable vapes, often referred to as “puffs,” will be prohibited in England starting from June 1,…
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Ruth Davis is UK’s first ‘Special Representative for Nature’
The UK government has made a landmark announcement with the appointment of Ruth Davis OBE as the country’s first Special Representative for Nature, a move that underscores its…
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A campaign targets tobacco companies, demand even more taxes
A robust campaign, spearheaded by doctors, public health experts, and cancer activists, is urging the UK’s Finance Minister, Rachel Reeves, to implement a new tax regime targeting the…
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Economy growth reported, but it may have already run out of steam
In August, the UK economy managed to regain momentum after stagnating for two consecutive months, growing by 0.2% compared to July. This uptick aligns with economists’ forecasts and…
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Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station goes offline: the coal era is officially over
The closure of the Ratcliffe-on-Soar coal-fired power plant in the UK marks the end of an era. This plant, which has been operational since 1968, is the last…
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Thousands of miles of pure copper madness: Xlinks project causes unrest in Abbotsham, Devon
The ambitious plan to construct a 3,800-kilometer-long submarine cable connecting Morocco to the United Kingdom, aimed at supplying 8% of Britain’s electricity needs, has sparked significant concerns among…
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New law recognises crypto assets as personal property
On September 11, 2024, Parliament introduced legislation that will officially recognize Bitcoin and other crypto assets as personal property. This is a big step toward solidifying crypto’s place…
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It took so long to figure out the obvious: online gambling is bad for the economy
The online gambling industry in the UK is facing increasing scrutiny over its economic impact, with calls for higher taxation and stricter regulations gaining momentum. A report commissioned…
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