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Londoners could have their weekly groceries delivered by “self-driving” vehicles under plans being trialled in the capital.more

As of today, the manufacture and import of single-use plastic products is banned in Canada. It applies to shopping bags, cutlery, straws, plastic drink stir sticks, beverage straws and food containers made of non-recyclable plastic.more

The report comes after supermarket giant Tesco axed its meat, fish and deli counters in more than 300 stores earlier this year as part of a major overhaul of its business.more

Restrictions on the ivory trade have led to an increase in the global trade in hippopotamus teeth and tusks, which could threaten the animals that are already classified as a high-risk species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the BBC writes today.more

British egg farmers say while they are facing rising costs due to higher energy and grain prices, they are not being paid enough for their produce, and as a result many may opt to leave the sector.more

Christmas shoppers should avoid fake designer perfumes as they could contain cyanide and urine, police have warned. Other counterfeit cosmetics such as eyeliner, mascara, lip gloss and foundation have also been found to contain toxic levels of arsenic, mercury and lead, authorities said.more

The total value of outstanding consumer debt at the end of October this year. amounted to almost PLN 77.4 billion, according to the data collected in the BIG InfoMonitor Register of Debtors and the BIK credit information database.more

The UK retail industry is braced for a muted end to the Christmas shopping period as poor weather and strikes weigh further on consumers whose spending is already under pressure from the increased cost of living.more

From January to October, it was found to be 30 percent. more thefts in shops than a year ago, informs Maciej Tygielski, an expert on the retail market, citing police data. He believes that one of the main causes is inflation and the rapid impoverishment of society. Food and fast-moving consumer goods are disappearing in stores.more

Nearly half of Poles plan to spend an average of PLN 50 to PLN 100 per person on a Christmas gift, according to a report by UCE Research and the BLIX Group. This year, as in the previous year, Poles will most often prepare gifts for 4-5 people and give them mainly cosmetic products.more

35 percent of Poles believe that spending on food will consume a larger part of the Christmas budget, according to the Kantar Public report. At the same time, 29 percent of respondents plan to allocate smaller amounts for gifts, and 17 percent. wants to reduce the portions of prepared dishes.more

Illegal and dangerous Christmas lights have been listed for sale on online marketplaces including Amazon and eBay, according to Which?. Testing by the consumer group on lights from four retailers found 10 out of 12 sets failed to meet UK electrical equipment safety regulations.more

Since spring, the Kremlin has been successfully circumventing sanctions over the war with Ukraine by importing Western electronic components on a massive scale. Components used e.g. in missiles are sent to Russia by companies registered in Turkey and Hong Kong, according to a journalistic investigation by Reuters and the British think tank Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).more

Price growth in the UK has slowed, which gives hope that the peak of inflation is over. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said today that the annual inflation rate was 10.7% in November, down from 11.1% in October.more

It’s quality time with family or friends, a chance to feast on some lovely food, wear festive jumpers, maybe enjoy a tipple or two – and more often than not, dive into a pile of presents.more

If in doubt, one should first of all check the regulations and contact details of the e-shop, writes today's Rzeczpospolita.more

The documentary series "Harry & Meghan" raises more and more controversy in the UK, which for many turns out to be an opportunity to increase turnover. London's Duke of Sussex pub has introduced Harry's Bitter beer to its offer. The owner of the pub claims that the drink is "weak and bitter like the confessions of a prince".more

Year by year, Poles are more and more demanding of retail chains in terms of campaigns and loyalty activities - revealed the chief economist of the BLIX Group, Krzysztof Łuczak. "Poles today buy where it is cheaper for them" - he added.more

According to the latest survey of consumer attitudes, as many as 8 out of 10 Poles intend to reduce Christmas spending on this year's grocery shopping. On the other hand, 28% of respondents declare to spend between PLN 101 and PLN 200 per person. A year ago, this range was indicated by every fourth respondent.more

Greggs has opened an outlet shop in East London to tackle food waste and poverty. The 30th Greggs outlet shop opened on Cundy Road, Newham, on December 2, as part of an initiative to support socially deprived areas.more

Talks have broken down between the union and Royal Mail, a spokesman said, adding that Royal Mail managers are "refusing to budge with their 'best and final' offer". more

65 percent Poles are in favor of introducing a regulation in Poland prohibiting the sale of fruit and vegetables in plastic packaging, according to a SW Research study. More than half of the respondents indicate paper as the most ecological packaging.more

There is evidence that "rocket and feather" fuel pricing happened in 2022, a competition watchdog has said. more

Apple is to allow customers in the UK and seven other European countries to purchase genuine Apple parts and tools to carry out self-repairs for the first time.more

An advert for beer company BrewDog has been banned over a “tongue-in-cheek” claim that its fruit-flavoured beers constitute “one of your five a day”.more