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Vape boss says allowing ‘strict’ ads would help smokers quit

The British American Tobacco boss calls for more advertising and regulation for the vaping industry.

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EU steel tariff hike threatens ‘biggest ever crisis’ for UK industry

The EU is the destination for 78% of steel products made in the UK for overseas markets.

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Payouts of £700 per claim after car finance scandal

Lenders could pay out £8.2bn in compensation, which is less than the FCA had previously estimated.

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More holidaymakers using AI to plan trips

Asking family and friends for recommendations and using guidebooks remain popular ways to plan a holiday, according to a new report from APTA.

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DPD driver pay row could hit deliveries

The delivery firm could face disruption after some of its drivers refuse to work in a dispute over payments.

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JLR to restart production on Wednesday after cyber-attack

Staff will begin a phased return to the factory floor as the carmaker continues to recover from the cyber-attack.

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Ineos cuts 60 jobs at UK plant blaming “dirt-cheap” Chinese imports

Bosses blame high energy costs and cheap imports and have called on the government to intervene.

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Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%

The Shenzhen-based electric car maker says the UK is now its biggest market outside China.

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Vape tax plan confirmed in Guernsey 2026 budget

Policy and Resources publishes its 2026 budget, including plans to raise £1.2m in new revenue.

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Villagers ‘punished’ by supermarket pricing

Tesco says it charges the same as in larger stores but does not have shelf space for all its range.

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