There’s a rumour going around saying that from January 2026, couples won’t be allowed to live together if they claim Universal Credit separately — and that people will lose benefits or get fined. That’s not what’s happening. The rules haven’t changed. The checks are getting stricter. Here’s the truth about what the DWP is actually doing, who this affects, and what families need to know so they don’t panic over misinformation. Follow for clear, accurate benefits updates with no scare tactics. #Un

Following the death of her daughter, Trista Hamsmith turned her grief into action to help make button batteries harder for kids to access — but the law that passed didn’t apply to toys. Hamsmith tried to get the Consumer Product Safety Commission to apply the standard to toys, but the effort stalled over the summer. The agency has lost key leadership and staff, and now, two former CPSC commissioners are issuing warnings to consumers: