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John Besley

John Besley is the Head of Bureau at PA Australia. In this role, he has led news and sports coverage of some of the biggest domestic and international stories affecting UK audiences, including the US election and the Women's Football World Cup. His career began covering local news for the Northern District Times in Sydney, Australia.

<p>The Chartered Trading Standards Institute have warned everyone to be vigilant</p>

Brits warned over illegal skin lightening products sold in local shops

<p>The Chartered Trading Standards Institute have warned everyone to be vigilant</p>

Urgent warnings over common skin products that cause serious damage

<p>A vehicle passes through floodwater in Houndsfield Lane, Birmingham (Jacob King/PA)</p>

More downpours and snow forecast in UK but warmer weather is expected

<p>The government says ‘the vast majority’ of headteachers already restrict the use of phones in the school day</p>

Education secretary calls for total mobile phone ban in schools

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