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Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to sayWed 11th Nov 2026 23:22 GMT
Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say

The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.

Government could force media industry to improve safeguards after Walliams allegationsThu 12th Nov 2026 04:01 GMT
Government could force media industry to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy could force participation in an industry watchdog to protect whistleblowers, the BBC understands.

Poundland set for more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continueThu 12th Nov 2026 00:49 GMT
Poundland set for more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue

The BBC understands the discount chain, which has been edging towards administration, will be given more time to find a buyer.

Significant drop in levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in England's riversThu 12th Nov 2026 00:12 GMT
Significant drop in levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in England's rivers

The decline has been put down to severe restrictions placed on the substances' use.

Sunbed firms must not downplay cancer risk, says watchdogThu 12th Nov 2026 00:13 GMT
Sunbed firms must not downplay cancer risk, says watchdog

The advertising watchdog says they also must not make misleading claims that sunbeds can treat skin conditions or improve mental health.

No risk to public from hoax school bomb threats, says government ministerWed 11th Nov 2026 18:34 GMT
No risk to public from hoax school bomb threats, says government minister

Police Scotland said at least 1,000 schools received the email but the warnings were immediately assessed as hoaxes.

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