Half of Brits facing £500 in extra costs every year as Gov told to make essentials free
A significant portion of the UK population is facing increased yearly costs for essential items, prompting a call for the government to provide free access to these necessities.
Two products completely free at all Aldi stores for certain shoppers
Aldi UK is providing free period products to shoppers as part of its initiative to address period poverty.
Here are the current hit products from the tax-free shop on the Swedish ferry – a drop in one product category
The article discusses the current popular products in the duty-free shop of a Swedish ferry, highlighting a decline in one specific product category.
They've Had Enough of AI. 'Human-made' and 'AI-free' – the Race for a Global Label Has Started
In response to growing criticism of artificial intelligence, various initiatives are emerging to create global labels that signify products are human-made or AI-free.
Project offers free workshops on bio-jewelry and exhibition for women in Rurópolis
A project in Rurópolis, Brazil, is providing free bio-jewelry workshops for local women to learn about crafting and marketing their products.
I spent hundreds on skincare but 1 free change cured my adult acne
Journalist Jess Flaherty shares her experience of struggling with adult acne and how one free change in her routine, rather than expensive skincare products, made a significant difference.
Viking Line has begun investigating a major data breach – possibly affecting thousands of customers who will be contacted
Viking Line is investigating a significant data breach affecting thousands of customers who pre-ordered tax-free products, with details currently being clarified.
The candidates have spoken: Only a purely blue government will prevent higher prices on nicotine and tobacco
A recent report indicates that approximately 185,000 young people smoke, with an increasing number using vape and smoke-free nicotine products, prompting calls from various political parties in Denmark for significantly higher prices on these products.
IL: Viking Line customer data has been compromised in a data breach
Viking Line has experienced a data breach in which customer information has been compromised, specifically involving pre-order bookings for tax-free products.
Manitoba employers to provide free menstrual products
Manitoba will require employers to provide free menstrual products in the workplace starting in August.
Santos will have school meals with lactose-free products for intolerant students
Municipal schools in Santos, Brazil, will start offering lactose-free meals to students with lactose intolerance starting July due to a newly enacted law.
NJ Senate votes 38–0 to require free menstrual products at public colleges under ‘menstrual equity’ bill
New Jersey's Senate voted unanimously to mandate free menstrual products at public colleges to address period poverty and promote menstrual equity.
Supermarket 'Kamashin' Warned for Suspected Violation of Antitrust Law: Free Delivery from Suppliers
Kamashin, a supermarket chain in Tochigi Prefecture, has been warned by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for suspected violations of the antitrust law by forcing suppliers to deliver products for free under the guise of 'open sponsorship.'
Australian regulator delays ban on lead plumbing products
The Australian Building Codes Board has extended the deadline for banning lead-containing plumbing products by two years, allowing continued installation in homes and schools until 2028.
Self care beauty box is perfect for Mother’s Day with £185 of free products inside
Fortnum & Mason has introduced a luxury beauty box filled with self-care products, ideal for Mother's Day gifts.
New Initiative in Šiauliai District Schools: Free Menstrual Hygiene Products for Girls
Šiauliai district schools have implemented a program providing free menstrual hygiene products to girls, addressing various social and health issues.
Expired product entitles you to another for free? See what the law says after confusion in SC market
A customer at a market in Joinville, Brazil, attempted to take expired products for free, leading to a police intervention and a discussion about consumer rights regarding expired goods.
Peta calls for pork-free menus as Peppa Pig show rolls into Grimsby
Campaigners are urging Grimsby Auditorium to eliminate pork products from its menu during the run of Peppa Pig's Big Family Show.
There Are No Disposable Products at the Home Stadium of Chungbuk Cheongju FC... Agreement for a 'Waste-Free Stadium'
Chungbuk Cheongju FC and the city of Cheongju have signed an agreement to establish a waste-free stadium by promoting the use of reusable containers at matches.
Free supermarket in NY, sponsored by betting app, creates long lines
A free supermarket in New York City, sponsored by a betting app, attracted countless people braving freezing temperatures to obtain essential products.
'My period cramps were so bad I felt sick but this £25 item made it manageable'
The article discusses how a £25 product from Riley, a female-founded period care brand, helped manage severe menstrual cramps by offering organic cotton options free from toxins and plastic.
Philip Morris Italy invests in talent
Philip Morris Italia is investing in human resources through a new Sales Academy aimed at training 200 new hires for its transition to smoke-free products.
Decree reinstates ICMS discount for products in Amapá
The São Paulo government has reinstated tax incentives for goods sent to Free Trade Areas like Amapá, which is expected to lower prices and enhance local business competitiveness.
Mercosur: Additional security guarantees for sensitive products - 'token clause', react MEPs
The European Parliament has approved additional safeguards for preventing damage to the agricultural sector in Europe due to free trade with Mercosur countries, but dissenters argue it does not adequately protect farmers.
Before the elections, the US reduced tariffs on Bangladeshi goods, duty-free entry for some garments
The US has reduced reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods to 19% as part of a new bilateral trade agreement and agreed to allow some Bangladeshi textile products duty-free entry.
We must stop pushing children and young people in front of us in the debate about tobacco-free nicotine products
The article discusses the need for stricter enforcement of age limits on nicotine products to protect minors from access to these substances.
At the Olympic Village, condoms with the Region's logo, Fontana: "Prevention and common sense"
The Olympic Village is providing free condoms and sanitary products for athletes, as highlighted by Spanish flag bearer Olivia Smart in a viral video.
GHD fans snap up new straightener that 'transformed my frizzy mop'
Beauty fans are embracing a new GHD hair straightener that promises a sleek, frizz-free finish, with competitive pricing at Amazon.
From the Implementation of the Deposit System After the Boom in Sugar-Free Products
Coca-Cola HBC Poland and the Baltic States concluded the year 2025 by consistently meeting goals and investing in innovations while maintaining a strong presence in the market amidst challenges like the introduction of a deposit system in Poland and declining trends in non-alcoholic beverage sales.
China to import some South African products duty-free
China is set to allow duty-free imports of select South African goods as part of a deal to diversify markets amid existing tariffs imposed by the United States.
The United States Reactivates Agoa for One Year: South Africa Tested on Its Relations with Washington
The United States has reactivated the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for one year, allowing eligible African countries to export certain products to the U.S. duty-free, which comes as a relief for agricultural and manufacturing exporters.
The United States Reactivates Agoa for One Year, the Economic Agreement on African Exports
The U.S. Senate voted on February 3, 2026, to reactivate the Agoa for another year, allowing many African products to enter the U.S. market duty-free, a move signed by President Donald Trump, though the one-year window is seen as too short for many exporters.
Africa: Trump Renews Lapsed Trade Subsidy Pact with Africa
US President Donald Trump has signed a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, allowing certain sub-Saharan African countries to continue exporting products duty-free to the US.
How many products will Poland protect in trade with India? Unknown
The article discusses Poland's decision to protect only two products in its trade agreement with Mercosur and the implications of the EU's free trade agreement with India.
Why ‘monumental’ China duty-free trade deal has Kenya wanting more
Kenya has secured a preliminary trade agreement with China that allows for duty-free exports of key agricultural products, significantly advancing efforts to reduce its trade deficit with China.
Get a £47 night cream that ‘softens skin and smooths wrinkles’ for £9 plus 4 free products
A new beauty deal offers a £47 night cream for £9 along with four additional free products, perfect for enhancing your skincare routine this January.
Livret A, Youth Book, LEP... What Your Tax-Free Savings Products Will Yield from February 1, 2026
The decrease in the interest rate of the Livret A starting February 1, 2026, will lead to lower returns on several tax-exempt savings products such as the Sustainable and Solidarity Development Booklet (LDDS), the youth booklet, and the Housing Savings Account (CEL).
"We Won't Buy It": French Retailers Close the Door to Mercosur Imported Products
French retailers have stated that they will not stock meat and poultry products imported under the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, despite the EU's approval of the deal.
Poles Turn Away from Alcohol: A Generational Change
The article discusses the declining alcohol consumption trends in Poland and the rising market for non-alcoholic beverages, highlighting predictions for the growth of alcohol-free products.
Traitors host Claudia Winkleman's secret to shiny, frizz-free hair is now on sale
Claudia Winkleman's hair stylist has shared her top hair products, which are now available for purchase, leading to over 20,000 sales on Amazon in just a month.
This is Brela, the artisan bakery that succeeds by selling a single cake
Brela is an artisan bakery founded by three partners from diverse backgrounds who focus on producing one perfect gluten-free cake instead of a variety of lesser-quality products.