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Ben Hurst

Reporter · GB

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Ben Hurst

    Tesco free fruit and veg scheme nears 20 million portions in UK schools (opens the original)

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    British schoolchildren have consumed nearly 20 million servings of free fruit and vegetables through a substantial grocery initiative that educators claim is revolutionising classroom conduct. As many as 186,000 pupils have gained from the considerable influx of fresh produce throughout the past two years, devouring over 1,500 tonnes of nutritious snacks rather than opting for confectionery. You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to i

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Ben Hurst

    Push for state pension age lowered to 65 at threshold to spark DWP response (opens the original)

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    Support is soaring for a new push to reverse government policy and bring down the pension age to 65. The State Pension age started to rise from 66 in April 2026 and will reach 67 in April 2028. Serious concerns have been raised by the UK Work and Pensions Committee on the impact on people unable to continue to work, with wide regional variations in health. Now a petition has been started on the Parliament website, and it has almost reached a key point where it will force a response from the Depa

  3. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Ben Hurst

    Professor on 6 things people should stockpile today 'It’s right to be concerned' (opens the original)

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    A professor has said people in the UK are ‘right to be concerned’ about potential crises hitting the UK - and said people need to make sure they’ve got 6 things in the house. Appearing on Channel 4 News, expert in risk and resilience Professor Hannah Cloke said the UK could face a number of very serious problems, which might mean people would wish they’d made plans. According to the academic, there are a number of issues which could erupt, including cyber attacks, floods, El Niño, heatwaves and

  4. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Ben Hurst

    New UK motorway cameras as instant number plate car seizure and points planned (opens the original)

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    A cutting-edge camera system deployed across major motorways in the UK 'identifies illegal number plates', it has emerged. The technological advancement arrives as the Department for Transport advances proposals to make the violation punishable by immediate penalty points and vehicle confiscation. The BBC's Panorama programme reported the innovative camera technology is undergoing trials on motorways throughout south-east England. These registration plates have been modified to prevent their inf

  5. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Ben Hurst

    Ban fines for taking kids out of school call update as MP clash (opens the original)

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    A significant development has emerged for pupils returning to school next month - with parents potentially facing financial penalties for non-attendance. The government rolled out fresh attendance guidelines in 2024 - meaning families could face substantial costs. According to national regulations, all schools must consider imposing a fine when a pupil has been absent for 10 or more sessions (5 days) without authorisation. Each session represents either a morning or afternoon period at school. Y

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