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EU plans extra fee on small parcels often sent from China

EU plans extra fee on small parcels often sent from China

The European Union has proposed a new fee on billions of small parcels that are sent directly to people’s homes. This extra two-euro charge would largely affect parcels sent from China on fast-fashion platforms like Shein and Temu. A new tax has been proposed by the European Union that would stop packages worth less than Β£126 from being customs-free. Instead, an additional two-euro charge would be applied to small packages...

By Bristol, UK
New gonorrhoea vaccine to roll out in UK as cases rise

New gonorrhoea vaccine to roll out in UK as cases rise

A new vaccine for gonorrhoea will be rolled out in England as part of a world-first project. Described as a β€˜landmark moment for sexual health,’ it’s hoped this initiative will lower rising levels of STI cases. A world-first vaccine for gonorrhoea is to be distributed in the UK amidst record-level case numbers. In 2023 there were over 85,000 cases in England alone. This is the highest number since records first...

By Bristol, UK
Spain to block 65,000 properties on Airbnb in tourism crackdown

Spain to block 65,000 properties on Airbnb in tourism crackdown

Following intense public pressure to regulate the short-term rental market, the Spanish government says it will remove over 65,000 holiday rental listings from Airbnb for breaching regulations.  The Spanish government is cracking down on short-term property renting and says it will remove 65,000 holiday listings from Airbnb.  It comes amidst growing public pressure to provide more regulation and rules over holiday renting. The consumer rights ministry said missing licence numbers, unclear...

By Bristol, UK
Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, his representatives have said. The cancer has reportedly spread to his bones. Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his personal office has announced. He visited doctors last week for urinary symptoms when a prostate nodule was discovered. Biden’s representatives say that various different options...

By Bristol, UK