Community
Nearly 1M illegal cigarettes worth £760k seized after Walsall break-in
Almost one million illegal cigarettes worth £760,000 were seized by Walsall Council Trading Standards after a suspected break-in at a storage unit, marking the largest haul ever in the borough.
Business
400-Year-Old UK Cake Factory Closes, Ending Historic Legacy
Brown's Original Banbury Cakes Limited has shut down after 400 years in business, marking a major blow to the UK's confectionary heritage and economy.
Culture
MAFS Australia 2026 UK End Date: Final Vows Expected Mid-May
Married At First Sight Australia 2026 is nearing its end in the UK. Here's the estimated finish date, final episodes, and reunion details.
Politics
DWP Urged to Block Benefits for 7 Conditions Including Mild Depression and ADHD
The Tony Blair Institute urges DWP to block benefits for conditions like mild depression and ADHD, classifying them as non-work limiting. Full list of 7 conditions at risk.
Sport
Health
Maggie’s Nottingham Head to Climb Mount Toubkal
Maggie’s Nottingham centre head Annie Walton will summit North Africa’s highest peak, Mount Toubkal, in a six-day trek to raise funds for free cancer support services.
Urgent recall: Antidepressant batch has wrong pills
Amarox Limited recalls Sertraline 100mg batch V2500425 after patient found Citalopram 40mg in packet. MHRA advises checking packaging.
DWP Training for 4,000 Healthcare Pros
The DWP has completed training for over 4,000 healthcare professionals to better support autistic people and those with learning disabilities, tackling diagnostic overshadowing.
DWP Lists 177 Conditions for PIP Payments Up to £114.60
The DWP has confirmed 177 medical conditions that may qualify for PIP, with weekly payments up to £114.60 for daily living. Over 3.7 million claimants receive support.
DWP slammed over plan to cut mental health benefits
The Sir Tony Blair Institute urges DWP to scrap benefits for certain conditions, sparking outrage from charities warning of increased poverty and anxiety.
