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Luxury sales fall as shoppers reject price hikes

Global personal luxury goods sales are forecast to drop 2% in 2025, marking the first two-year decline since the financial crisis. Discover why affluent shoppers are turning away from premium brands.

Criminals steal £111m in goods from UK haulage firms

Organised crime gangs are buying haulage firms using stolen identities to steal lorry loads of parcels, costing the UK £111m last year. Discover how this sophisticated freight crime impacts consumers.

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

Gold rush drives UK retail sales to three-year high

British retail sales surged to their highest level in three years as consumers flock to gold investments and luxury goods, offering unexpected economic resilience despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures.

Trump Tariffs Target Mattel: Barbie Price Hike Fear

Former President Donald Trump's proposed 10% universal tariff could significantly increase costs for toy giant Mattel, potentially making Barbie dolls and other popular toys more expensive for UK consumers.

Avoid Vinted Scams: Spot Fake Goods Guide

Expert guide reveals the red flags for counterfeit items on Vinted, Depop and eBay. Learn essential safety tips to protect your money when shopping second-hand online.

Ferrari cuts UK cars as wealthy flee tax raids

Luxury car manufacturer Ferrari dramatically reduces British allocations as high-net-worth buyers relocate abroad following Labour's proposed tax increases on luxury goods and non-doms.

Gen Z's loan-funded holiday crisis revealed

Young Brits are taking out personal loans to fund luxury holidays they can't afford, with one in five 18-24 year olds now borrowing for travel. Discover the risks and realities behind this worrying trend.

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