UK savings rate falls to 9.5% in Q3 2025
The UK household saving ratio fell to 9.5% in Q3 2025, down from 10.2%. Economists note caution persists as savings remain above pre-pandemic levels. Read the full analysis.
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Nicotine pouch use surges tenfold in five years
New research reveals a dramatic tenfold increase in nicotine pouch use in the UK since 2020, with experts blaming aggressive marketing. Urgent calls for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to protect young people.
OECD warns UK tax and spending will slow household consumption
The OECD forecasts UK growth of 1.2% in 2025, outpacing major EU economies, but warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves's fiscal policies will weigh on disposable income and consumer spending. Read the full analysis.
Teen's lungs blackened after three years of vaping
Shocking images reveal a 17-year-old's blackened, damaged lungs after a vaping habit led to multiple collapses. He warns others of the severe health risks.
Vape disposal still causing daily fires six months after ban
Despite a UK ban on disposable vapes, incorrect disposal is sparking over 300 fires a year at waste facilities, endangering workers and services. Experts urge proper recycling.
IFS: 'Truly Dismal' Income Growth in Labour Budget
Institute for Fiscal Studies analysis reveals average disposable incomes will grow just 0.5% annually, warning of spending challenges ahead. Discover the full verdict.
Digital Vape Stamps to Combat £10k Fine Black Market
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major crackdown on illegal vapes, introducing digital stamps and on-the-spot £10,000 fines in next week's Budget to protect consumers.
Budget crackdown on illegal vapes with jail threat
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces new powers for Border Force and HMRC to seize illegal vapes, with £10,000 fines and prison sentences for offenders. Protect your community from dangerous products.
Two changes save families almost £500, says report
MoneySuperMarket reveals families with young children have £200 less disposable income monthly. Their expert shares two simple switches to save nearly £500. Act now to ease the squeeze.
Vapes Have 3,000x More Bacteria Than Toilet Seat
Shocking new research reveals vape mouthpieces can become breeding grounds for bacteria and fungi. Learn the critical hygiene steps to protect your health.
Leicester has UK's lowest disposable household income
Leicester ranks bottom in UK for disposable income as cost of living crisis deepens. Discover how low pay and austerity measures are affecting families.
Zombie Vapes: Exploding Disposable E-Cigarettes Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how discarded disposable vapes with live batteries are causing fires in waste trucks and recycling centres, creating a toxic 'zombie vape' phenomenon threatening public safety.
Zombie Vape Battery Explodes in UK Home
Shocking footage reveals the dangerous reality of disposable vapes as a 'zombie' battery violently explodes in a British home, sparking urgent safety warnings.
UK smashes world record with £15m fake vape seizure
In the largest seizure of its kind worldwide, UK Border Force and Trading Standards have intercepted over £15 million worth of illegal e-cigarettes containing dangerous substances, uncovering a sophisticated criminal network flooding Britain with counterf
Co-op staff told to promote vapes after cyber attack losses
Internal documents reveal Co-op is instructing employees to aggressively promote vaping products as the retailer battles severe financial fallout from a major cybersecurity breach that cost millions.
Dad jailed for 14 years after grooming schoolgirl with vapes
A married father-of-two has been sentenced to 14 years for sexually abusing a vulnerable schoolgirl after grooming her with vapes and alcohol in a shocking breach of trust.
Paedophile jailed for raping girl groomed with vapes
A predatory sex offender has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the horrific rape of a vulnerable 11-year-old girl he groomed by supplying her with vapes in a case that has shocked the nation.
French consumers revolt against Shein's disposable fashion
As Shein prepares for its London IPO, French consumers are leading a revolt against the ultra-fast fashion giant's disposable clothing model, raising serious questions about sustainability and ethical consumption.
UK Demands Plain Packaging for Vapes in Youth Crackdown
Ministers are set to enforce stark new rules on vape packaging and flavours to combat the alarming rise in youth vaping, mirroring successful tobacco legislation.
UK to ban disposable vapes and enforce plain packaging
The UK government is set to introduce a major public health law to ban disposable vapes and enforce plain packaging to curb youth vaping. Get the full details on the new regulations.
UK's Wealth Divide Mapped: North-South Income Gap Revealed
Exclusive new data visualises the UK's shocking postcode lottery of wealth. Discover which regions have the highest and lowest disposable incomes and the key factors driving the nation's economic divide.
COVID Masks Leach Toxins in UK Environment
New UK research reveals disposable face masks from the COVID-19 pandemic are leaching dangerous chemicals and microplastics into soil and waterways, creating a silent environmental crisis that could persist for decades.
School Vape Crisis: 1 in 4 Laced with Spice
Shocking investigation reveals a quarter of vapes confiscated from UK schoolchildren are contaminated with the synthetic cannabinoid Spice, posing a severe health risk and triggering a national safeguarding alert.
1 in 4 School Vapes Contain Dangerous Spice Drug
Exclusive UK study reveals an alarming 25% of vapes seized from pupils contain synthetic cannabinoids like Spice, raising urgent child safety and public health concerns.
Spice-Laced Vapes: New Drug Threat to UK Children
Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous synthetic cannabinoids like Spice are being disguised in illegal vapes, creating a severe public health crisis for vulnerable children and teenagers across the UK.
Illegal vapes for kids contain lead and dangerous bacteria
Exclusive lab tests reveal illegal vapes sold online to British children are contaminated with life-threatening bacteria and toxic metals like lead, nickel, and chromium.
Deadly Spice THC Vapes Trigger UK Health Emergency
Exclusive investigation reveals a dangerous new trend of synthetic cannabinoids like Spice being secretly added to illegal THC vapes, causing severe health crises across the UK.
Global Ban On Vapes Urged By Health Experts
Leading medical experts are demanding an immediate international ban on disposable vapes, citing alarming new data that debunks their 'harmless' reputation and reveals a growing threat to public health, the environment, and youth.
Singapore's Lethal Etomidate Vaping Crisis
Singapore confronts a dangerous new public health threat as authorities report a sharp rise in vaping devices laced with etomidate, a potent anaesthetic causing severe overdoses and fatalities.
Singapore imposes hefty new fines on vaping and disposable e-cigs
Singapore intensifies its crackdown on vaping, introducing severe new penalties for the use and possession of disposable e-cigarettes, including popular brands like Kpods, in a bid to protect public health.
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