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San Francisco bans e-cigarette sales
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San Francisco bans e-cigarette sales
The US city, home to market leader Juul, is the first to ban sales in-store and from online retailers.
RAF escort Jet2 plane after 'miscommunication'
The fighter jets were scrambled after an apparent mix-up between air traffic control and the pilots.
'Now everyone pays for their own drinks'
The pound's fall has made life tougher for some foreign workers, but for many firms it's been good news.
US super-rich call for wealth tax
A group of 18 wealthy individuals is arguing that politicians have a moral duty to tax them more.
Waste giant guilty of sending nappies to China
Biffa broke the law by exporting everything from underwear to socks in containers labelled as paper.
Have we all underrated the humble pencil?
Is it really the miracle product of the free market, as many economists have claimed?
Why Glastonbury has £10m in the bank
Running a music festival is challenging and not just because of the weather.
RAF escort Jet2 plane after 'miscommunication'
The fighter jets were scrambled after an apparent mix-up between air traffic control and the pilots.
'Now everyone pays for their own drinks'
The pound's fall has made life tougher for some foreign workers, but for many firms it's been good news.
US super-rich call for wealth tax
A group of 18 wealthy individuals is arguing that politicians have a moral duty to tax them more.
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