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Alarming discovery found in balloons sold online

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The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Balloons with illegal levels of chemicals that can cause cancer sold in UK shops

Platforms including Debenhams and eBay were found to be selling products with up to six times the legal limit of these harmful chemicals

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Balloons containing up to six times legal limit of carcinogens on sale

Which? found eight out of 21 balloons contained concentrations of potentially carcinogenic chemicals significantly above the UK’s permitted limit

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025

How Automation Is Amplifying the Advantages of Dropshipping in 2026

Once dismissed as an entry-level eCommerce model, dropshipping is quietly evolving into a sophisticated, AI-enhanced retail engine. In 2026, automation tools are no longer peripheral — they are the infrastructure that keeps global dropshipping businesses competitive, efficient, and profitable.

inkl · Dec 1, 2025

Better Vintage: ‘A Patchwork of Place and Memory’ – Why Vintage Quilts Remain Collectible, Practical and Deeply Personal

In the month's Better Vintage we explore the enduring charm of vintage quilts

Homes & Gardens · Nov 30, 2025

I Can't Stop Buying Putters And One Of These 7 Great Deals Will Be Next On My List

I collect putters but new models are expensive. Black Friday is a great time to pick up a bargain and here are seven excellent deals I've found.

Golf Monthly · Nov 28, 2025

Don’t buy new tech this Black Friday: expert tips for buying refurbished phones and laptops

Tech is on its last legs? Refurbished can be the cheaper, greener option. Here’s how to choose well and avoid the pitfalls

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025

Inside fashion designer Coco Fennell's maximalist Leyton home

The fashion designer’s Leyton terrace is a maximalist carnival of kitsch

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025

More Americans Are Turning To Thrift Shops To Buy Clothing, With Gen Z Leading The Way

Gen Z is leading the thrift shop boom, and older generations are joining them, thanks to inflation and tariffs. The shift to thrift shopping can create new business opportunities that add more flexibility to people's budgets. 

Benzinga · Nov 26, 2025

Watch out - that Amazon page offering amazing Black Friday deals could be a dodgy spoof site, and could leave you seriously out of pocket

Black Friday phishing attacks rise sharply, targeting unprepared shoppers with fake retailer sites, malicious emails, and rapidly scaled AI-driven scams.

TechRadar · Nov 25, 2025