Author: Sam Allcock

Snoring isn’t just a noisy nuisance—it could be wreaking havoc on your oral health. Dr. Alex Foo of Aria Dental highlights how snoring may be silently contributing to a range of dental issues, including tooth decay and gum disease. According to the British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association, 15 million people in the UK snore regularly. While snoring is often brushed off as a minor inconvenience, Dr. Foo explains why it deserves more attention, especially when it comes to your dental well-being. 1. Higher Risk of Oral Infections Snoring often leads to breathing through your mouth, which causes dryness as the body…

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a Huel advert featuring its founder.This marks the second time in two months that Huel has faced ASA action.The advert was posted on Huel’s Instagram, promoting their Daily Greens product.Claims within the advert were deemed non-compliant with advertising codes.Concerns were raised over unsupported claims regarding nutritional content and cost.The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has once again taken action against a Huel advertisement, this time disallowing a promotion featuring the company’s founder, Julian Hearn. The advert was prominently displayed on Huel’s Instagram platform and centred around their Daily Greens product. Hearn’s statement suggesting the…

Louis Vuitton is set to open a new store and its first culinary experience at Heathrow Terminal 2, collaborating with chef Cyril Lignac.The store and café are scheduled to open on 30 September, featuring futuristic design elements primarily stocking womenswear alongside menswear and leather goods.Chef Cyril Lignac will offer an exclusive menu at the café, marking his first collaboration with the fashion house.This new venture adds to Louis Vuitton’s extensive hospitality portfolio, which includes over 20 establishments worldwide.The project is in collaboration with Marc Fornes, renowned for his artistic and architectural design contributions.Louis Vuitton is preparing to expand its luxury…

Tesco has launched a new Steakhouse range, bringing gourmet options to home dining.The range will be displayed in over 150 stores across England and Wales.It features 23 new products, including premium Aberdeen Angus steaks.Additional offerings include alternative mains and indulgent sides.Matt Kay highlights the range’s ability to offer a restaurant-quality experience.Tesco has recently unveiled its inaugural Finest Steakhouse range, poised to elevate home dining with gourmet steak options. The introduction will see a dedicated fixture in over 150 stores across England and Wales, offering a variety of steak options to consumers. The range encompasses 23 new products, including both single…

The UK’s low-alcohol beer market is experiencing a significant surge post-Brexit.Sales of low-alcohol beer have nearly doubled in the UK, from 650,000 hectolitres in 2022 to 1.3 million in 2023.The UK has ascended to the eighth-largest global market for low-strength beer, an increase from the 13th position in 2022.A new tax regime introduced in August 2023 favours lighter brews, levying lower duties on beers under 3.5% ABV.Leading brands are launching novel products to meet rising health-conscious consumer demands.In a remarkable development, the UK’s low-alcohol beer market has gained substantial momentum in the post-Brexit era. Recent data from the International Wine…

Arla, a major dairy company, highlights critical labour shortages affecting UK food supply.A survey reveals 1 in 12 dairy farmers reduced output due to recruitment challenges.16% of farmers consider leaving the sector if labour issues persist.The industry faces wage inflation driven by staff shortages and competition for labour.Arla calls for government intervention to support industry stability and automation.Dairy industry leader Arla has issued a stark warning about the grave impact of labour shortages on the UK food supply chain, underscoring a critical issue faced by dairy farmers nationwide. A survey conducted by Arla with 472 dairy farmers revealed that this…

Uniqlo has opened its 20th UK store at Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross, London.The store resides in a three-storey Victorian coal shed redesigned by Heatherwick Studio.Innovative features include a mobile repair station and a children’s vending machine.Collaboration with Central Saint Martins students adds exclusive local embroidery designs.This marks Uniqlo’s continued expansion in the UK, including openings in Oxford Street and Edinburgh.Uniqlo has officially launched its 20th store in the United Kingdom, strategically located in the historical setting of Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross, London. The store resides in a three-storey Victorian coal shed, which has been meticulously redesigned by…

Tesco has initiated a strategic alliance with Cancer Research UK to enhance cancer awareness among shoppers.In-store pharmacists, trained by Cancer Research UK, offer guidance to those concerned about potential symptoms.The campaign, operational from 16 to 29 September, seeks to dismantle barriers between the public and healthcare professionals.UK’s largest retailer aims to improve early diagnosis rates through accessible health conversations.Key stakeholders emphasise the critical nature of early detection in improving survival rates.Tesco has embarked on a significant initiative in collaboration with Cancer Research UK aimed at revolutionising how cancer symptoms are addressed within its stores. Customers concerned about symptoms are encouraged…

Frasers Group faces a significant accounting issue with a missing £7 million in salary data from its brand, I Saw It First.The missing payroll data is attributed to an accounting system error post-acquisition of I Saw It First in July 2022.Auditors from Cooper Parry reported their inability to verify the wage payments due to the lost data.Frasers Group has not provided additional information regarding the payroll discrepancy.This issue emerges amidst Frasers Group’s broader international expansion and acquisition activities.Frasers Group has encountered a notable accounting challenge involving its owned brand, I Saw It First. The brand, renowned in the online womenswear…

A new study by Rocket Moving examined all 50 states and their cities, using seven key factors to identify why residents should consider moving out. The analysis considered annual personal income, crime rates, air quality, unemployment, population change, cost of living, and Google searches for “moving out.” Each factor was weighted based on its perceived impact, with crime rates and population change given the highest importance. The composite score for each city was calculated by multiplying the standardized values by their respective weights and scaling them from 0 to 100 using Min-Max scaling. The final rankings reveal the cities where residents are most likely to consider leaving based…