Data shows retailers who are caught selling vapes to underage ‘kids’ continue to go unpunished — just one in five received a fine, FOI data shows A Freedom of Information request of local authorities in London has revealed a 68% surge in underage vape sales during the past year. A rise two times sharper than the UK average. Despite this, only one in five of the retailers caught in the capital received fines. The average fines issued by London borough authorities was £1,138, significantly lower than the maximum penalty of £2,500. Vaping industry leaders emphasise the need for stronger penalties…
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Discover how the superstar is inspiring new glam for her UK tour Source: MudMag A new female pop icon has burst onto the scene in the form of Chappell Roan, who self titles her performances as drag. The rising star is creating quite a frenzy with her new era of flamboyant, colourful outfits and voluminous red curls, gaining a legion of fans. According to Fresha, the global wellness and beauty app, searches for ‘Chappell Roan make up’ have increased 76.5% in the last week on TikTok, with 800,000 searches overall. With her vivid performances going viral, it was only a matter of time…
Today, luxury London ride hailing app OUNO announces a partnership with The O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination. The three-year deal, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, is set to revolutionise the valet car parking experience at the world’s busiest venue, with involvement from renowned young British actor, entrepreneur, and OUNO investor, Micheal Ward. As the Official Executive Chauffeur Partner of The O2, OUNO will enhance the customer experience at the venue by introducing a bespoke valet service designed to elevate the arrival and departure of VIP guests. Professional hosts will be on hand to welcome premium ticket…
The Cosy Edit As we transition from Summer to Autumn, there’s a growing desire for comfort, prompting a shift towards warm and cocooning colour palettes in interiors—whether through flooring or carefully selected home accessories. We dive into the latest products and trends that will make you fall in love with the cosy season. Alpine Escape Laminate, Muse Dusky Bluestone from £32.49 per m2, Quick-Step, quick-step.co.uk An Alpine revival is tipped to be a popular trend this season, with exposed beams, cosy textiles and roaring fires adding authentic layers to indoor spaces. Introducing stone-effect floors can add another layer of interest…
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Jeff Wayne’s The War of The World: The Immersive Experience, Layered Reality, the company behind the experience, has launched a competition to find London’s biggest Jeff Wayne fan. Superfans of the award-winning composer and musician are invited to share their memories of seeing Jeff live on stage for a chance to win VIP tickets to the reimagined Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience and a special limited edition double album of Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds in coloured green and red vinyl, signed by Jeff. What’s more, the winner will receive…
Disappointing stock portfolios are more likely to perform well in the future, finds research from NEOMA Business School. When stocks perform below expectations, measured by the difference between the return of the stock and the highest return that could have been attained in the same industry, they cause investors to feel regret, says Eser Arisoy, Professor of Finance at NEOMA and one of the study’s authors. They are then left with a choice: to sell the stock or hold on. Most choose to sell, but the results of Arisoy’s analysis of stock prices over nearly 60 years and transactions from…
Because Making Friends in Your 30s Shouldn’t Be This Complicated – Take the Simple Route – Travel with WeRoad and make friendships that last. WeRoad, the adventure travel brand known for bringing solo travellers together for unforgettable experiences, today announced the launch of a bold new advertising campaign across the London Underground. The campaign aims to address the growing challenge of forming friendships in adulthood and positions group travel as an exciting solution. Starting this week, London commuters will encounter WeRoad’s eye-catching advertisements in every third tube car, totalling 1100 ad locations throughout the network. The campaign features a single,…
This London Fashion Week, Sofa Club is set to make a bold entrance with a campaign unlike any other. While the fashion world’s elite strut down the runway, Sofa Club will be showcasing its own designs—right through the heart of London. Our “Strut and Sit” campaign brings the comfort of home into the vibrant fashion scene, offering a chic and cosy retreat for fashion enthusiasts during one of the most anticipated weeks on the style calendar. On Friday, 13th September, Sofa Club will turn heads not just with the latest fashion trends but with what people are sitting on. Our…
The Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Baroness Patricia Scotland KC, and the Mayor of Greenwich, Councillor Jit Ranabhat, officiated at an informal ceremony at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, on Saturday, 14th September, to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Twinning of London, Greenwich and Accra, Tema in Ghana. The Twinning, inaugurated by the late Prince Philip at the Millennium, became the first Commonwealth Capital City Link at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London in 2018. Accompanied by Peter Mann MBE, Commonwealth Bond Trustee, Lady Dentaa Amoateng MBE, the Founder of GUBA (Grow Unite Build Africa), Greenwich Councillor…
Oxford hosts the largest-ever gathering of B Corp businesses in the world COOK, Octopus, Cotswold Fayre, Tony’s Chocolonely and Little Moons are among the 1,200 attendees at Louder Than Words B Lab UK wants to see every UK business acting as a force for good within 10 years Mary Portas says ethical business needs to become sexy “Become sexy”, Mary Portas tells ethical business. Ethical business needs to become “desirable and sexy as well as deeply trusted”, Mary Portas told the world’s largest ever gathering of 1,200 B Corps today. “That’s what makes Beautiful Business”. Speaking on the first day…