2 h. ago New research reveals the everyday item shedding thousands of microplastics

A takeaway coffee cup might seem harmless – but it could release thousands of plastic particles into your drink

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3 h. ago South East Water could have licence revoked amid fears water supply issues could take days to resolve

Thousands of properties in Kent and Sussex left without drinking water for the sixth day running

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3 h. ago The everyday foods and drinks that contain thousands of microplastics

Making some simple swaps can help to reduce your exposure to microplastics

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5 h. ago Probe launched into South East Water after outages have left thousands of homes without water amid freezing temperatures

Regulator Ofwat has launched an investigation into South East Water after repeated outages have left thousands of households across Kent and Sussex without drinking water.

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33 h. ago The everyday item shedding thousands of microplastics into your drink

About 500 billion takeaway coffee cups are used annually around the world

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4 d. ago Tesco, Lidl and Nestlé urgently recall everyday food products and warn 'do not eat'

The Food Standards Agency is urging shoppers to check their cupboards and fridges

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3 w. ago How I Shop with Jo Malone: ‘I like my bed steamed every day’

Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food and the basic they scrimp on? Jo Malone CBE talks Tiffany jewellery, M&S underwear and Ikea at Christmas in the Filter’s new column• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereJo Malone CBE grew up in south-east London and left school at 13 to care for her mother. She is the founder and creative director of the luxury fragrance brand Jo Loves. She previously founded, and sold, Jo Malone London and left the brand in 2006.In 2023, Jo moved to the Middle East to seek out adventure. She created a new company in the region and launched a drinks business, Jo Vodka, in 2025. Continue reading...

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