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Thousands of people in Britain are suing the health care giant Johnson & Johnson over claims that the company’s baby powder caused cancer, mirroring a long-running litigation battle in the United States over the talc-based product. The claimants allege that from 1965 to 2023, Johnson & Johnson sold talc products, which it knew contained carcinogenic fibers, including asbestos, in pursuit of profits. The company stopped selling talc-based baby powder in the United States and Canada in 2020, switching to cornstarch, which it adopted globally in 2023. The claims in Britain are similar to others made in the United States, where the company has faced accusations from tens of thousands of people. Last week, Johnson & Johnson was ordered by a Los Angeles jury to pay $966 million to the family of a California woman who died from a rare and aggressive cancer.

Situated in one of the UK's most beautiful coastal areas, this pretty village is perfect for autumnAutumn is my favourite time for a coastal break in the UK. And one of my favourite spots is a tiny harbour village that Conde Nast Traveller listed as one of the "most beautiful villages in the UK and Ireland". Located in northern Pembrokeshire, Solva is known for its picturesque harbour, colourful houses and sandy beach tucked at the end of an inlet at St Brides Bay. In the sixth episode, DI Khan visits a coastal village "in Ireland" but the town is not actually in Ireland at all. For the best seafood platter, Mrs Will the Fish is a takeaway with a twist in Upper Solva.

Tajikistan is deepening its educational cooperation with the United Kingdom through a new agreement between the Ministry of Education and Science and British digital learning firm Really English. The partnership aims to roll out English language and digital education programs across Tajikistan’s universities. First Deputy Minister of Education and Science, Homid Khoshimzoda, held talks in Dushanbe with Nigel Killick, head of Really English, to define the cooperation framework. Founded in London in 1999, Really English creates digital tools for learning English—from foundational courses to test preparation. Joint initiatives with the Ministry of Education and Science have helped modernize curricula and expand STEM and digital education.

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More than 3,000 people allege they or a family member developed forms of ovarian cancer or mesothelioma from using Johnson's baby powder between 1965 and 2023. This also encompasses Kenvue UK, which was split from J&J in 2023 and now operates as a separate business. Despite this, the company “suppressed information that might indicate that baby powder was contaminated with asbestos”, the barrister added. The sale of baby powder containing talc stopped in the UK in 2023. Recommended reading:“The safety of Johnson’s Baby Powder is backed by years of testing by independent and leading laboratories, universities and health authorities in the UK and around the world.

The new measures have been detailed in the UK Parliament’s Commons Library briefing, which is in line with reducing net migration. Under the proposed changes, skilled worker visa applicants will face higher standards for Englishlanguage proficiency than currently required. This airline is betting big on fixed fares These proposals are designed to be implemented through amendments to the UK Immigration Rules and remain subject to consultation. Some changes, such as modifications to Skilled Worker visa eligibility, have already been implemented. The new English language rules for visa applicants and their partners are subject to public consultation, after which the Home Office will publish detailed requirements and implementation timelines.The Home Office is expected to conduct public consultations on the proposed English language requirements later in 2025.

And the best tea.” The woman looked even more confused, two people separated by a common language. Pasties are a staple snack of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, or just “the UP” as it’s always known by locals. Fly to BuffaloMarina at Lake MichiganThe Marina Grand Resort stands on New Buffalo Harbor, steps from a Lake Michigan beach. Stroll the boardwalks of the Harbourfront Centre, explore galleries and open-air markets or visit the two-acre Sugar Beach Park and its busy promenade. The Rock Glen Conservation Area, 20 minutes’ drive south from the park, is home to waterfalls and fossil beds.

Jaipur: The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is expected to expand bilateral trade and create fresh opportunities for Rajasthan's industries, said Stephen Hickling, the UK's deputy high commissioner to Rajasthan and Gujarat. "There will be opportunities in textiles, gems and jewellery, automotive, engineering and machinery, as well as handicrafts and traditional industries," Hickling said, while highlighting prospects in services, professional mobility, and higher education, including possible collaborations for setting up UK campuses in India as well as in Rajasthan.The envoy underlined that British companies such as JCB already have a manufacturing presence in Rajasthan and that the FTA will attract further investment in engineering, chemicals, and renewable energy. "Rajasthan has a strong record in renewables, and the FTA includes specific provisions on clean energy and energy transition," he said.Hickling said the trade pact will also encourage two-way investments, with opportunities for Rajasthan-based enterprises to invest in the UK and use it as a gateway to European and global markets. "Investments into the UK can act as a springboard, thanks to our agreements with the EU, the US and the Trans-Pacific bloc," he added.He said the UK govt maintains regular dialogue with the state govts, and trade bodies such as CII and FICCI will play a key role in realising the FTA's potential. "The agreement will accelerate an already strong trade relationship," Hickling said.

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UK's 'most beautiful' village has coastal walks, proper pubs and is perfect for an autumn break by the seaThis seaside village is an ideal spot for a coastal walk, a pub lunch, or an epic seafood platter enjoyed on the harbour. View 7 Images Solva is such a beautiful place (Image: Ashley / Getty)I'm going to go against the grain and say that autumn is my favourite time for a coastal break in Wales. Located in northern Pembrokeshire, Solva is known for its picturesque harbour, colourful houses and sandy beach tucked at the end of an inlet at St Brides Bay. View 7 Images Solva, Pembrokeshire. In the sixth episode, DI Sunny Khan visits a coastal village in Ireland to meet outspoken political commentator Miranda Ricci, portrayed by MyAnna Buring.

Stoke Beer Festival 2025: Venue, dates, times and chargesCheers! Glasses are being raised at the 40th Stoke Beer and Cider Festival after it launched today (October 15)‌It marks a much-anticipated return to the iconic Stoke building - and also the delayed instalment of the 40th festival. “Along with real ales and ciders, we will have a foreign beer bar and a gin and rum bar." Afternoon session prices are £5 while CAMRA members will get £5 of beer tokens when presenting a membership card. Evening sessions are £10 for all - including £5 worth of beer tokens for everyone.

But already contestants are being booted off the reality BBC game show one by one, either from being "murdered" by the Traitors or banished at the roundtable by their fellow players. During week one of Celebrity Traitors UK, singer and Faithful Paloma Faith was the first contestant to be "murdered" by Traitor Alan, in a "killing" that took place in plain sight. But who else has been "murdered" or banished on Celebrity Traitors UK so far? Celebrity Traitors UK contestants 'murdered' - full listPaloma Faith (Faithful) - episode twoTom Daley (Faithful) - episode threeCelebrity Traitors UK contestants banished - full listNiko Omilana (Faithful) - episode threeTameka Empson (Faithful) - episode threeWhere is Celebrity Traitors UK filmed? Just like the original version of The Traitors, the celebrity addition is also filmed at Ardross Castle, a 19th-century pile, around 30 miles north of Inverness.

Thug had sex with another woman just hours before slaughterBRUTAL ATTACK Monster GUILTY of murdering girlfriend, 32, by stabbing her 27 times as she asked ‘am I gonna die?’A MONSTER has been found guilty of murdering his girlfriend by stabbing her 27 times as she asked “am I gonna die?”Rebekah Campbell, 32, was attacked by Michael Ormandy, 34, at her home in Huyton, Merseyside. Former cage fighter Ormandy – who has a tattoo on his neck reading “The Hitman” has now been found guilty of murder. Domestic abuse - how to get help DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone - including men - and does not always involve physical violence. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime. Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse.

He told The Times: “The Strap system was compromised. All sorts of systems were compromised. Fundamental infrastructure for transferring the most sensitive data around the British state was compromised for a long time. “It is untrue to claim that the systems we use to transfer the most sensitive government information have been compromised,” a spokesperson said. Mr Cummings called it “absolutely puerile nonsense” to suggest that whether to define China as a threat is a “difficult semantic question”.