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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.

Oil spill closes 18 beaches across KentThu 12th Nov 2026 09:38 GMT
Oil spill closes 18 beaches across Kent

The source of the oil, which has closed beaches in Ramsgate and Margate, has not been identified.

British woman missing from cruise ship in AtlanticThu 12th Nov 2026 10:13 GMT
British woman missing from cruise ship in Atlantic

The 72-year-old was last seen aboard the Tui ship on Monday as it headed towards the Caribbean.

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.

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