trends

Government’s target to make England smoke-free by 2030 will fail if current smoking trends continue

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The Government will fall well short of its pledge to make England a smoke-free country by 2030, a leading charity has warned.  A Cancer Research UK report projects it will be at least 2037 before that ambition is met, if current smoking trends continue. Rates would need to drop 40 per cent faster than they currently … Read more

Most popular interior design trends this autumn revealed

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Bold wallpaper in the loo, art deco and going for gold: Five interior design trends surging in popularity this autumn Searches have risen for interior design features such as wallpaper in the loo  Expert says you should be bold and adventurous with your prints Cole & Son is a popular choice among interior designers due … Read more

Five trends that are shaping how, what, why, when and where we shop

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The struggles on many UK high streets are well documented, with shop closures and job losses rarely away from the headlines.  But we Brits do still love to shop.    The retail industry accounts for a third of all consumer spending and 5 per cent of the country’s total GDP. Indeed the industry generated £380billion in … Read more