Federal prosecutors in the us are investigating six pharmaceutical companies for potential criminal charges in connection with shipping big quantities of opioid painkillers that contributed to a healthcare crisis, according to official documents. Its being reported that five of the companies have received subpoenas from the Us Attorneys Office in the Eastern District of new york as part of the investigation. Vivienne nunis has more from new york. According more from new york. To reports, federal prosecutors according to reports, federal prosecutors are trying to find out whether pharmaceutical companies here violated the controlled su bsta nces here violated the controlled substances act. This law requires the pharmaceutical industry to closely monitor commonly abused drugs and report suspicious audits. Drug manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies have all been widely criticised for fuelling the Opioid Crisis by turning a blind eye to suspiciously large orders. The epidemic has kill
And well be hearing from the young entrepreneur whos connecting upcoming social Media Influencers with the worlds biggest brands. Getting it right when it comes to where we work well meet the company aiming to take the slog out of renting office space. Today we want to know whats on the menu for your christmas dinner . It looks like the traditional festive blow out could be impacted due to extreme weather, with supplies of turkey and some veg affected. So will this change your plans . Let us know just use the hashtag bbcworklife. Lets get started. We begin with our top story. The British Beauty Council has exclusively told the bbc that they want an independent body to be set up to investigate claims of bullying and unfair dismissal. Its after the Victoria Derbyshire programme showed them evidence that there is bullying in all tiers of the Beauty Industry. Beauty therapists and make up artists have made claims ranging from gossiping and name calling to psychological abuse. As the worker
Today, the snp is to accuse the Prime Minister of being dangerous and unfit for office as they launch their election manifesto this morning. We will talk to the snp treasury spokesman before their launch at 11am. And as we head into the Christmas Party season, well report on drink spiking and well talk this 21 year old who says she was left unable to walk or talk when her drink was spiked on a night out in manchester last month as new figures show theres been an increase in reports of it. Hello, welcome to the programme. Were live until 11 this morning. In a monent, were going to hear from Jeremy Corbyn whos about to make a speech that is nhs related were told before taking questions from journalists. We will cross to that at some point when he begins. Also, we have a report into the beauty indistry this moring described as toxic by one of our guests today. And we abosltuely want to hear your expriences if youre a beautician, Makeup Artist, work in a salon or on amkeup counter what is
With his beloved wifejennie by his side. The bodies of 16 vietnamese people who were found dead in a lorry trailer in the uk have arrived back in vietnam. Blue story director rapman questions hidden reasons for banning the film, saying it could help stop gang violence. If you are in a gang and you are living that life and you are running with a group of friends who are doing bad things, this film shows you the end result of that, if you wa nt to you the end result of that, if you want to keep a career as a gang member. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. In a few minutes, well be live in glasgow for the snp manifesto launch. But before that, labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says he has obtained hundreds of unredacted documents confirming the nhs would be on the table in trade talks with the us after brexit. Borisjohnson has repeatedly denied this. Mr corbyn, in a speech in london, accused mrjohnson of lying. Our assistant Political Editor norman smith is in westminster. He was at th