17 h. ago Balloons containing up to six times legal limit of carcinogens on sale

Which? found eight out of 21 balloons contained concentrations of potentially carcinogenic chemicals significantly above the UK’s permitted limit

Politics

17 h. ago UN issues urgent warning to Britain and Mauritius over Chagos Island deal

A United Nations committee has urged Britain and Mauritius not to ratify a proposed agreement on the future of the Chagos Islands, warning it risks perpetuating long-standing violations of the Chagossian people's rights.

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29 h. ago Urgent warning to Brits over BALLOONS sold online that contain six times the legal limit of cancer

Balloons bought from online marketplaces such as eBay and AliExpress contain toxic cancer-causing chemicals, reveals an investigation by consumer champion Which?

Events

29 h. ago Balloons with illegal levels of chemicals that can cause cancer sold in UK shops

Platforms including Debenhams and eBay were found to be selling products with up to six times the legal limit of these harmful chemicals

Science

29 h. ago Balloons containing up to six times legal limit of carcinogens on sale in UK

Which? found eight out of 21 balloons contained concentrations of potentially carcinogenic chemicals significantly above the UK’s permitted limit.

Politics

29 h. ago Balloons sold by major high street retailers could cause cancer, Which? warns

BALLOONS containing up to six times the legal limit of carcinogens are available to UK consumers through leading online marketplaces, according to a new Which? investigation. The consumer champion found that AliExpress, Debenhams, eBay, The Range (Wilko) and Shein have been allowing the sale of balloons which could cause cancer on their platforms. This comes...

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3 d. ago Leading British surgeon issues urgent warning against common cough and cold remedy over serious burns risk

They are concerned that young children as well as adults are increasingly requiring long-term treatment or surgery due to spilled boiling hot water.

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6 d. ago Are these Britain's most shameless drunk drivers? Bodycam footage shows the jaw

The drivers, recorded through police bodycam footage, all saw roadside alcohol readings ranging from the 50s to 177 micrograms per 100ml - five times the legal limit of 35.

Culture

6 d. ago Urgent warning given to Brits who use LED bulbs in their homes

A doctor stresses that the LED lights in your home could be having on impact on how your body functions.

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7 d. ago Teacher was 'glassy eyed and slurring' when police stopped him driving home from Christmas party

Matthew Paul Porch was nearly three times over the legal limit when police stopped him after they saw him swerving his car and nearly hitting a kerb

Society

7 d. ago Brits issued with urgent warning on Christmas toys as kids left hospitalised

Dr Punam has spoken about the dangers of some small items on BBC Morning Live, all of which can be found in popular kids’ toys

Events

2 w. ago Urgent electric heater warning as Brits told 'please do not' do this

Experts have shared an important electric heater warning and said "please do not ever" make this mistake when using one

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2 w. ago Drunk driver crashes Range Rover into bushes after careering off road

Andrea Williams, 53, was more than three times the legal limit after the crash on September 9 this year.

Transport

2 w. ago Rare coins listed for £12million online but collector issues 1 crucial warning

A rare coin collector issued an urgent warning to Brits who found these designs listed for £12million online. It comes as rare coins are all the rage at the moment

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3 w. ago UK health officials issue urgent warning to Brits aged 65 and over until this weekend

A steep drop in temperatures will bring a cold snap to many parts of the UK this week

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4 w. ago United Airlines stewardess ten times legal limit after downing vodka on flight

Margit Lake, 56, said she had "needed to calm down" before she downed the vodka during a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Heathrow - she has now been fined

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