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Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to sayThu 12th Nov 2026 08:59 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.

Media industry could be forced to improve safeguards after Walliams allegationsThu 12th Nov 2026 04:01 GMT
Media industry could be forced to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations

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

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.

Man arrested after sexual assaults at University of HuddersfieldThu 12th Nov 2026 06:13 GMT
Man arrested after sexual assaults at University of Huddersfield

Seven women were approached and grabbed in Huddersfield, police say, with a 29-year-old man held.

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.

Are max strength cold and flu pills worth the money?Thu 12th Nov 2026 00:12 GMT
Are max strength cold and flu pills worth the money?

Some cold and flu remedies cost 20 times as much as a basic pack of paracetamol or ibuprofen.

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