16 h. ago Brits 'will turn to illegal options' when disposable vape ban comes into force next week

Brits might turn to the black market for their nicotine hit after the new disposable vape ban, a new survey suggests

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69 h. ago When does the UK's disposable vape ban start and what happens if you break it?

Over 8.2 million vapes are thrown away per week in the UK- but they are about to be banned for good.

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3 d. ago Martin Lewis warns savers to 'read between the lines' on Rachel Reeves' ISA changes

The Labour Chancellor had been expected to announce a cut in the amount that can be saved in a Cash ISA to £4,000 a year, but was forced to deny such a move this week

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3 d. ago A black market for VAPES: Brits 'will turn to illegal options' to get a hit on single

Nearly two thirds of people who use disposable vapes are prepared to turn to the black market for their nicotine hit after the new disposable vape ban comes into place.

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6 d. ago Mapped: Knife crime is rising – how many attacks in your area and why is it increasing?

The number of knife crime offences in England and Wales rose to almost 55,000 last year. We take a look at what is driving the increase and the number recorded by each police force ahead of National Crime Awareness Week

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7 d. ago UN agency, Rohingya refugees allege Indian authorities cast dozens of them into the sea near Myanmar

Indian authorities last week allegedly forced dozens of Rohingya refugees off a naval vessel into the sea near Myanmar after providing them with life jackets, a United Nations agency, family members of the refugees and their lawyer said

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1 week ago Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh hospitalised for 'urgent' surgery after ITV line

Good Morning Britain star Ranvir Singh was forced to undergo emergency surgery after being rushed to hospital last week

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1 week ago Police given second week to question four Iranian men in custody

Reports suggest four detained under Terrorism Act were allegedly targeting Israeli embassyFour Iranian men who were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack in London can be detained and questioned in custody for another week, police said on Saturday.Five men were arrested last week, with armed police and in at least one instance special forces soldiers sent in to detain them, with reports suggesting the alleged target was the Israeli embassy in Kensington. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Crass, flashy, outrageous: Trump media blitz redefines meaning of presidential

White House communications have adopted a Trumpian air that’s ‘either completely malevolent or completely brilliant’There was a disturbance in the Force. Donald Trump celebrated “Star Wars Day” this week with an AI-generated image of himself as a muscle-bound warrior holding a red lightsaber in front of two US flags and eagles.It seemed like a bit of fun but appeared on the White House’s official X account with a dark political message: “Happy May the 4th to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics who are fighting so hard to bring Sith Lords, Murderers, Drug Lords, Dangerous Prisoners, & well known MS-13 Gang Members, back into our Galaxy. You’re not the Rebellion – you’re the Empire. May the 4th be with you.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago UK's new disposable vape ban explained – and what it means for your holiday

The UK Government will be bringing in a vaping ban in just under a month - but what does this mean if you want to bring a vape back from holiday? An expert explains all

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2 w. ago Are we heading for another world war – or has it already started?

The rules-based world order is in retreat and violence is on the rise, forcing countries to rethink their relationshipsIn a week in which former allies in a redividing globe separately commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war, the sense of a runaway descent towards a third world war draws ever closer.The implosion of Pax Americana, the interconnectedness of conflicts, the new willingness to resort to unbridled state-sponsored violence and the irrelevance of the institutions of the rules-based order have all been on brutal display this week. From Kashmir to Khan Younis, Hodeidah, Port Sudan and Kursk, the only sound is of explosions, and the only lesson is that the old rules no longer apply. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Major change for all Santander UK customers coming into force from next week

The change comes after the bank announced it will be closing 95 of its branches across the country from June

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2 w. ago What is Zyn? The tobacco product that Gen Z may be using to replace vapes

The impending disposable vape ban may make it harder for nicotine-addicted Brits to access there favourite hit - however, the rise of Zyn may be providing an enticing alternative

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2 w. ago Premier League bosses forced to postpone tournament one week before first match

The Premier League had been gearing up for the Next Gen Cup - a major youth tournament - but the Mumbai event has been postponed amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan

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2 w. ago Scotland's mindful dog walk for Mental Health Awareness Week

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May), Rover.com has joined forces with Mental Health Mates to launch a series of mindful dog walks across the UK – highlighting the powerful role pets play in supporting emotional wellbeing, and helping more people access the comfort that canine companionship can bring.

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2 w. ago Half of Britons 'would not fight for their country under any circumstances today'

Anyone out in central London early yesterday morning got an exclusive look at the pageantry of the Armed Forces as bands rehearsed for this week's VE Day procession.

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3 w. ago Moment Putin's forces raid 'swingers club' in desperate bid to enlist troops

Russian security teams stormed several nightclubs across Moscow this week as armed officers forced several people to the ground, while others were frog marched outside

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3 w. ago PHOTO ESSAY: For the Vietnamese diaspora, Saigon's fall 50 years ago evokes mixed emotions

When the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese forces 50 years ago this week, it prompted a mass exodus of some 2 million people — hundreds of thousands fleeing perilously on small boats across open water to escape the communist regime.

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