16 h. ago BoE’s Bailey warns on UK productivity in challenge to Reeves

Governor said he was ‘sceptical’ about OBR assumption of a rebound in growth rates

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18 h. ago Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warns Trump trade wars are creating unpredictability; UK restricts steel imports – as it happened

Bailey says the BoE doesn’t know how trade wars will play out, as UK brings in new restrictions on steel imports Oil prices sink after Iranian strike on US airbase reduces fears of market disruptionTravel and leisure stocks across Europe are rallying too.This has pushed up the STOXX Europe travel and leisure index by 4.1% in early trading, which Reuters reports it the biggest one-day jump since 10 April. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago I wish I had known more about alcohol when I started drinking | Arwa Mahdawi

It seems a sensible move to use explicit warning labels on products. What I’m more sceptical about is the ‘No amount of alcohol is safe for you’ messaging ...You’re going to want to sit down with a big glass of water for this one, because I’m afraid I have some bad news. Here we go: alcohol is not terribly good for you. Shocker, right? You’ve probably never heard anything like this before in your life. No doubt, you’ve been choking down a glass of pinot with dinner whenever you can stomach it because you thought it was good for your cholesterol. Instead, it is elevating your risk of cancer.If public health experts have their way, the fact that alcohol is carcinogenic is going to be very hard for British drinkers to ignore. Dozens of medical and health organisations recently wrote to Keir Starmer urging the prime minister to force companies to include “bold and unambiguous” labels on booze bottles, warning that alcohol causes cancer. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Shoppers warned of potential shortage of popular product on supermarket shelves this summer

Fears of a shortage come after workers at a warehouse in Bristol announced strike action

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6 d. ago Urgent warning issued over popular slushy drink that leaves children unconscious

In updated advice, the regulator has warned the products are not suitable for children under seven. It comes as amid a surge in horrifying reports of children collapsing.

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6 d. ago Urgent warning issued over popular sweet treat that leaves children unconscious

In updated advice, the regulator has warned the products are not suitable for children under seven. It comes as amid a surge in horrifying reports of children collapsing.

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2 w. ago ‘Her challenge is the voters’: Can Reeves’ spending review rebuild her reputation?

UK chancellor has seen her approval ratings plunge since taking office

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2 w. ago Tesco shoppers warned after supermarket puts new label on popular product

The NHS has issued a stark warning to Tesco shoppers who buy the supermarket's own-brand toilet roll, urging them to 'keep an eye out' and 'contact your GP practice if something doesn't feel right'

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2 w. ago Doritos and Skittles could carry ‘not recommended for human consumption’ warning labels in certain parts of the US

More than 40 ingredients would require warning labels on the products’ packaging starting in 2027, if a new bill is signed into law

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3 w. ago Doctor warns of 'highly toxic' effect of popular natural remedy

A GP is sounding the alarm over the dangers of keeping a highly toxic product in the home, warning that ingesting it could result in life-threatening organ damage.

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3 w. ago ASDA issues immediate recall of baby product that could cause injury

Parents and careers have been warned to stop using the product with immediate effect

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3 w. ago US firms say Trump trade war is hitting production as dollar nears three

Manufacturing survey signals third monthly decline in output in a row amid uncertainty over tariffsUS manufacturers have warned that Donald Trump’s trade war is hitting production, pushing the dollar close to a three-year low against sterling on Monday.The greenback suffered a fresh sell-off, after the closely watched ISM survey of the manufacturing sector signalled a third monthly decline in output in a row. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Supermarkets face calls to slap warnings on products due to 'rip

Millions of shoppers have been left outraged at getting charged the same for items that have been shrunk by manufacturers – and MPs say it must stop

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3 w. ago Lidl pulls popular product from shelves following urgent ‘do not eat’ warning

The product has been recalled over health concerns

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3 w. ago Major 'vapocalypse' warning as new products threaten disposable vape ban

Single-use vapes will be banned from the shelves in all corner shops and supermarkets from tomorrow - but there are fears it might not be enough to tackle a vapes waste crisis

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last month Popular air fryer recalled from Wilko and The Range over fears it could catch fire

The double stack air fryer risked melting and warping, the Office for Product Safety and Standards warned

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