Vape industry says compliance burden forcing sellers to close
CDC-UNSPLASHUP TO 20% of the domestic vape industry has shut down due to onerous government regulations, according to an industry representative.Joey Dulay, President of the Philippine E-Cigarette Industry Association, told a forum on Wednesday that importers are more capable of
BFAR five-year plan to raise aquaculture competitiveness
BRUCE WARRINGTON-UNSPLASHTHE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said it will carry out a five-year plan to improve the competitiveness of the aquaculture industry.“This five-year aquaculture plan will serve as a roadmap for developing a competitive aquaculture sector that
Pensioners rush to buy heat-saving products ahead of winter fuel allowance cuts
Pensioners across the UK are scrambling to purchase heat-saving equipment as the government prepares to cut winter fuel payments for millions. DIY stores have reported a surge in sales as households look for ways to reduce energy bills ahead of
Rayner proposes flexible probation periods to reduce long-term sickness leave
The UK government is exploring the introduction of extended probation periods for workers returning from long-term sickness, in an effort to encourage businesses to hire them without the risk of legal repercussions. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Business Secretary Jonathan
ALL.SPACE secures $44m funding to advance satellite communications technology
ALL.SPACE, an advanced communications firm known for its cutting-edge technology used in military operations, has raised $44m (£33m) in a new funding round led by defence-focused investment firm Boka Group, which recently appointed former UK defence secretary Ben Wallace as