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Evidence does not show clear link between paracetamol autism and ADHD

Existing evidence does not show a clear link between taking paracetamol in pregnancy and autism and ADHD in children, an in-depth review has concluded.

People should think twice before paying for some credit builder products FCA

People are being urged by the City regulator to “think twice” before paying for some products that claim they could boost their credit score.

Abta highlights money saving opportunity that holidaymakers may be overlooking

More than half of UK adults do not realise they may be able to claim back VAT on purchases made while holidaying in the EU, meaning many could be missing out on valuable savings, research for trade association Abta indicates.

Director general Tim Davie has resigned from the BBC the corporation has announced

It comes after concerns about impartiality at the corporation, including how a speech by US President Donald Trump was edited in an episode of Panorama, were raised this week.

Another 503 migrants cross Channel in small boats in single day

A total of 503 migrants crossed the English Channel in one day as the Government considers a major shake-up of the country’s immigration rules.

UK to provide military support to Belgium after drone incursions

The UK has agreed to provide military support to Belgium after drone incursions on its airspace that are suspected to have been carried out by Russia, the new Chief of Defence Staff has said.

King leads nation on Remembrance Sunday

The King has led the nation in honouring those who have died in conflict on Remembrance Sunday at a ceremony attended by thousands of veterans.

Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget

Scotland’s Finance Secretary has requested an urgent meeting with the Chancellor amid reports she will raise taxes in her Budget this month.

Army reservist visits Dutch battlefield where grandfather fought Nazis

An Army reservist has visited an island battlefield in the Netherlands where his grandfather fought through floodwater to liberate Europe from the Nazis.

King set to lead Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph

The King is set to lead the nation in a two-minute silence to remember those who died in conflict.

Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson dies at 68

Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson has died aged 68 following a short battle with lung cancer, his family said.

First ever Lady Mayor of London in 800 years of the post swears loyalty to crown

The first Lady Mayor of London has sworn loyalty to the crown more than 800 years after the mayoralty was created.

Latest hostage remains returned from Gaza identified as Israeli man

Israel said on Saturday that the remains of a hostage returned from Gaza the previous night belong to an Israeli man who died while fighting Hamas in the militants’ October 7 2023 attack that started the war.

Davina McCall breast cancer diagnosis

The presenter had surgery three weeks ago

UK looks to Denmark to shake up immigration system

Shabana Mahmood set to announce changes

Ed Miliband urges unity around green policies

World leaders gathering for Cop30 summit in Brazil

Identities of lost war heroes uncovered in time for Remembrance Sunday

War heroes whose identities have remained a mystery for decades have been identified by Ministry of Defence (MoD) “war detectives” in time for Remembrance Sunday.

Take some green levies not VAT off bills to cut energy costs Treasury urged

The Government should cut energy bills by removing renewables subsidies, reducing system costs and implementing efficiency standards for landlords, a think tank has urged.

Tories call for Starmer to face ethics scrutiny over football regulator

The Government’s independent ethics adviser must investigate whether Sir Keir Starmer risked a conflict of interest when the new football watchdog’s chairman was chosen, the Conservatives have said.

Driver said Ive killed my best friend after crashing a day after passing test

A young driver who killed a passenger in his car the day after he passed his driving test said “what have I done, I’ve killed my best friend” immediately after the crash, a court has heard.