Martin Lewis: Stay Warm Without Heating Bills
Money saving expert Martin Lewis offers cost-effective alternatives to central heating for pensioners struggling with rising energy costs and winter temperatures.
Category : Health
Birmingham Library Evacuated in Emergency Incident
The Library of Birmingham was evacuated and Centenary Square cordoned off as emergency services responded to a welfare concern for a man. Police, ambulance, and fire crews attended the scene.
12 Disability Experts Lead First Full PIP Review
The Department for Work and Pensions has appointed 12 disability experts to lead the first comprehensive review of Personal Independence Payment, with recommendations due in Autumn 2026.
DVLA Medical Licence System Overhaul from March 2026
The DVLA is implementing a significant new casework system in March 2026 to improve processing times for drivers with medical conditions, following parliamentary questions about delays.
Cambridge Engineers Create Dementia Support System
Two Cambridge engineers have developed SenS2, an unobtrusive monitoring system designed to help people with dementia maintain independence while giving families peace of mind.
Emergency Kit Alert for 21 UK Areas After Met Office Warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert for 21 locations across southern England and Wales, urging households to prepare emergency kits due to risks of surface water flooding from heavy rain.
13 Baby Formulas Recalled in UK - Full List
Parents across the UK, Northern Ireland and Ireland are warned as 13 baby formula products are urgently recalled due to potential toxin contamination.
Princess Royal Letter for Charity's 110th Anniversary
Residents at Royal Star and Garter Homes receive a special letter from Patron HRH The Princess Royal as the charity celebrates its landmark 110th anniversary with oak tree plantings and events.
UK Snow Warnings Issued by Met Office Before Friday
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain and melting snow across several UK areas, with possible snow forecast for Thursday in north Wales, the Pennines and Scottish mountains.
Emergency Services Scene at Birmingham Library
A significant emergency services presence, including police, ambulances, and fire crews, has cordoned off Birmingham Library and Centenary Square in the city centre amid an ongoing incident.
Sickle Cell Transfusion Service Starts at Basildon Hospital
Patients with sickle cell disease in Essex are benefiting from a new local transfusion service at Basildon Hospital, eliminating lengthy journeys to London for essential six-weekly treatments.
New Snow Warning for 19 Areas in England and Wales
The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for snow and ice, covering 19 specific areas in England and Wales from early Thursday morning.
New Snow Warning for 23 UK Areas on Thursday
The Met Office has issued a 19-hour yellow weather warning for 23 areas across England and Wales, with melting snow and heavy rain raising flood risks.
Anglers Net £34k for Southend Cancer Care Over 11 Years
Prittlewell anglers mark World Cancer Day by celebrating an 11-year partnership with Southend Hospital, raising over £34,000 for patient care, including a new £1,230 donation for advanced radiotherapy.
New 10-Year Cancer Plan Aims to Save 320,000 Lives
The Government has launched an ambitious 10-year cancer strategy, pledging faster diagnosis, shorter waiting times, and major investment to improve survival rates across England.
Red Alerts in Spain and Portugal: 3,000 Evacuated
Spain and Portugal have issued their highest red weather warnings, leading to over 3,000 evacuations in Andalusia as Storm Kristin and Storm Leonardo bring extreme rainfall.
Mercury Skin Cream Recall Over Health Fears
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has urgently recalled Tibet Snow Cream due to dangerous mercury levels, warning of potential organ and nervous system damage.
Miniso Recalls Disney Bottle Over Choking Risk in Birmingham
Miniso, a major UK retailer with a Birmingham store, has urgently recalled a Disney Stitch-themed children's bottle due to a serious choking hazard identified by safety regulators.
DWP Update on Timms Review and PIP Future
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a significant update on the Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment, detailing steering group appointments and next steps.
Wes Streeting Comments on Lucy Letby Netflix Documentary
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has issued a firm statement regarding the Lucy Letby case, expressing confidence in the court's judgments as a new documentary launches on Netflix.
DWP Cuts Access to Work: 68,000 Urged to Act by Feb 23
The Department for Work and Pensions is making cuts to the Access to Work scheme, which supported 68,000 disabled people last year. Claimants are urged to submit evidence to a parliamentary inquiry by February 23, 2026.
Inquests Open for Babies Killed by Lucy Letby
Inquests into the deaths of five babies murdered by former nurse Lucy Letby at Countess of Chester Hospital will open today in Warrington, with full hearings scheduled for September.
Jesy Nelson on Twin Daughters' Health Struggle
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson shares emotional journey caring for twin daughters diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type one.
Varifocal Lenses Guide: Signs You Need Them
Discover how varifocal lenses combine distance and reading prescriptions in one pair of glasses. Learn the six key signs that indicate you might benefit from this convenient vision solution.
13 UK Areas Face Snow on Thursday - Met Office
The Met Office has named 13 UK areas expecting fresh snow flurries on Thursday, February 5, despite yellow weather warnings expiring on Wednesday. North Wales, Scottish mountains and Pennines counties are among those affected.
Snow Warning for Eight English Counties Before Sunday
The Met Office has identified eight counties across northern England likely to experience snow flurries before Sunday, with the Pennines region facing the highest risk of wintry precipitation.
UK Snow Forecast Extended: Multiple Days of Wintry Weather Ahead
The Met Office has updated its weather outlook, warning of possible snow across several UK regions from Wednesday through Saturday, with yellow warnings in place.
Nestle Expands SMA Baby Formula Recall
Nestle has issued a fresh recall of SMA infant formula products after detecting cereulide, a toxin that can cause severe vomiting. The recall now includes batches distributed in Northern Ireland.
DWP Cuts Support 40%, Disabled Workers at Risk
NHS psychologist Danielle Verity, who is blind, faces leaving her job after DWP reduced her Access to Work support by over 40%, highlighting wider concerns for disabled employees.
11-Inch Snow Bomb Forecast for England Next Week
Weather maps show a significant snow event arriving in England on February 16, with up to 11 inches predicted in northern counties and sub-zero temperatures expected across the UK.
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