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The latest business reporting from The Belfast Herald.
The UK government confirms a ban on single-use vapes in England and Wales starting 1 June 2025, citing child health and environmental concerns. The measure follows prior announcements by devolved administrations and includes enforcement mechanisms for online sales.
The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority announces an investigation into Ticketmaster over the dynamic pricing of Oasis Live '25 Tour tickets.
Trade unions Nipsa and Unison will recommend a new pay offer to school support staff in Northern Ireland, including backdated re-grading and a £2,500 lump sum, pending funding approval.
Panama bans First Quantum Minerals from extracting copper following the closure of its Cobre Panamá mine last year.
Turkey halts all trade with Israel in response to actions in Gaza and demands unimpeded humanitarian aid access, following earlier export restrictions. The move follows deteriorating relations since October 2023, with Turkey citing a humanitarian crisis and Israel’s military operations.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announces that more than 10% of the company's global workforce will be laid off.
The discount retailer announced an orderly wind-down of operations, closing all stores across four states beginning April 5, 2024.