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Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?

New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.

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‘Vodafone sold us a dream – the reality was something different’

Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.

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‘Vodafone sold us a dream – the reality was something different’

Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.

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US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility

Shipping company Maersk says one of its US-flagged commercial vessels has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.

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British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026

The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.

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British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026

The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.

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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

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GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay

GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

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US denies Iranian report warship was struck by missiles

It comes as the US said on Monday it will begin to help "guide" vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz.

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