Melanie Abbott

@ShaymaBakht Congratulations on a great investigation

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I followed the deadly smuggling route from Vietnam to the UK: speaking to residents of Billionaire Village - built on foreign wages, smugglers based in Hanoi's English-teaching nail academies, Vietnamese migrant camping in Dunkirk's Jungle and victims of modern slavery in the UK

There’s life after the Beeb! My last day as a BBC staffer was last Friday. Now I’m touring Japan. Thanks to everyone who ever agreed to talk to me on air! And to all the wonderful colleagues. I’ll be back freelancing after some travels!

@carolynatkins14 @newsbeat @BBCWomansHour @BBCFrontRow @bbc5live @BBCfileon4 You have been the best- and will be again. Xx

Some ‘me’ news as they say! After 31 fantastic&fulfilling years w brilliant colleagues @Newsbeat #YY @R4ReporterHub @BBCWomansHour @BBCFrontRow, RuralAff +@bbc5live @BBCfileon4 I leave BBC on Fri. Most importantly, to the people who trusted me to tell their stories, thank you all

An amazing young man I met on a cancer retreat. Even the price of a coffee will help: Please support this GoFundMe by donating or sharing – every bit of help makes a difference. gofund.me/a7f80b90

Menopause And Cancer : Make a donation today to support Menopause And Cancer menopause-and-cancer.raisely.com #menopause-and-cancer via @raisely

There are indications that #InsectFarming can contribute to improving the resilience & sustainability of #FoodProduction. Should we be using #InsectProtein in our day-to-day diet? Join the debate in Birmingham Wed 30 Oct 🔽 royensoc.co.uk/event/feeding-… #IAFF24 #IAFFDebate @BM_AG

❓Have you heard of breast implant illness? Thousands of women are getting their implants removed because they think they are making them sick. The health regulator in the UK, the MHRA, is planning a study to find out more about it. @melmbr has been finding our more 📻⬇️

Thousands of women are suing a breast implant manufacturer over alleged links to a rare cancer. In an exclusive interview on @BBCWomansHour, we’re joined by a woman called Susan who received a payout from the company after falling sick. The BBC’s @Melmbr joins @bbcnuala ⬇

Important to consider eating disorders too @AgnesAyton @HopeVirgo

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are now easily available online. But how safe is this? And why does a pharmacists’ trade union want rules to be tightened up? @itsanitarani finds out the latest from reporter @Melmbr Listen ⬇️ bit.ly/3V5SwNB

Future Dreams - Charity Extra. If you can possibly donate that would be amazing! charityextra.com/letsnailbreast…

Thanks so much for speaking to me.

❓ Why are social workers concerned about the way they are portrayed on screen? Reporter @Melmbr has been finding out more and @emmabarnett is joined by @socialworkeng and @TheWritersGuild to discuss 📺 Listen now ⬇️

An interesting listen from @Melmbr on @BBCWomansHour on the barriers to cycling for women. There are some great initiatives available - such as @SaheliHub that we work with - as well as @wccc_uk @evolve_cycling. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts brnw.ch/21wI0JL

Megan Grew speaks to @itsanitarani & @Melmbr on today's @BBCWomansHour about how one woman was taken through the courts for harassment after she posted critical reviews about her cosmetic surgery in an online support group – and won. 📻 🎧[19:04] bit.ly/3UCxfMK.

@Absolutemtb1 Looks like a fab ride! Love the sound FX

I don’t think this amazing lady realises what an inspiration she is to so many people! Keeping pushing your limits Elizabeth 😎🤙💪

@DayFeverUK Trying to contact your media team! Have a good number? Or anyone else who reads this? Thanks!

A woman who posted unfavourable reviews about her cosmetic surgery is facing legal action from the clinic involved. She speaks to BBC reporter @Melmbr about her experience. Bryn Harris, legal counsel @SpeechUnion & campaigner @Dawnletsfaceit join @claremcdonnell1 to discuss ⬇️

It was a pleasure to welcome @Melmbr from the “You & Yours" Show on @BBCRadio4 to the @waitrose Food Innovation Studio last week to talk about how we develop delicious Christmas products as well as just how far out we start planning! Have a listen: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…