80% of online Halloween costumes fail safety standards; high street costumes are safer.

BBC Breakfast cautioned parents before Halloween that 80% of costumes from online marketplaces fail safety standards. A demonstration by Yorkshire Fire Service revealed that high street costumes are safer due to fire-retardant properties, while online options often lack safety labels and ignite easily. The warning, inspired by a 2014 incident involving Claudia Winkleman's daughter, urged parents to buy from reputable brands and official websites.