DWP lists 40 mental health conditions for PIP up to £748
DWP confirms 40 mental health conditions qualify for PIP, worth up to £748 per month. Check the full list and how to claim.
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HMRC Repays £50m to Overtaxed Pension Savers
HMRC repaid £50.3m to 12,500+ pension savers overtaxed on flexible withdrawals between April and June 2026, averaging nearly £4,000 per person.
Universal Credit change worth £495 for households
From September 2026, all Universal Credit claimants in England will qualify for free school meals, worth up to £495 per child annually, under a rule change overseen by Andy Burnham.
Charity Praises £13m Homelessness Investment But Calls for More
WMCA invests £13m in Birmingham homelessness services, but SIFA Fireside says it's not a long-term solution and calls for more support.
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Grandparents miss £7,170 state pension under Burnham
Grandparents caring for grandchildren could claim up to £7,170 extra State Pension via Specified Adult Childcare Credits, yet many miss out. Here's how to apply.
Mother Warns of Sewage Risks After Daughter's E. coli Death
Julie Maughan's daughter Heather died from E. coli after swimming at Dawlish Warren in 1999. She now warns parents about sewage risks and urges use of the SSRS app.
Mum loses 20 stone after doughnut addiction without surgery
A mum who ate 50 Krispy Kreme doughnuts daily lost over 20 stone without surgery or jabs, now an international bodybuilder with eight titles.
HMRC warns as £1m estates without wills double
HMRC data shows 781 estates over £1m were left intestate last year, up from 332 in 2023, sparking inheritance tax warnings.
HMRC Sends £3,000+ Tax Demand Letters in August
HMRC issues Simple Assessment letters for tax year 2025-26, with some recipients facing bills of £3,000 or more. Payments due by 31 January 2027.
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Polestar urges Burnham to extend £500 EV charger grants
Polestar UK's MD calls on PM Andy Burnham to extend £500 EV charger grants beyond 2027, maintain 2030 ZEV Mandate, and introduce used EV grants to boost adoption.
Pensioner dies in Staffordshire fire; four treated
A 75-year-old man died in a Shelton house fire on August 8; four others suffered smoke inhalation, one woman hospitalized. Police investigate cause.
Burnham and McFadden £739 State Pension Payments in August
Basic state pensioners will receive £739 in August under the triple lock, as confirmed by Andy Burnham and Pat McFadden, with rates rising 4.8%.
UK braces for fifth heatwave with 33C highs and wildfire risk
The UK will see its fifth heatwave this week, with 33C forecast. Yellow heat alerts are in place, and wildfires could be exceptionally severe, especially in the east and south-east.
LAMTTO CarPlay Display Review: Wireless Android Auto
LAMTTO's portable CarPlay display brings wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any car. This review covers setup, performance, and value for Birmingham drivers.
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Birmingham Airport baggage issues continue into third day
Birmingham Airport's baggage system issues persist for a third day, with passengers reporting missing luggage and criticizing poor communication, while the airport says most bags are traveling as planned.
Man, 24, trapped indoors for decade by headaches
Elliot Webb, 24, from Sedgley, has been unable to stand for more than an hour a day for a decade due to Chiari malformation and a suspected CSF leak, after doctors said nothing more can be done.
State Pensioners Get £965 Monthly Payments in August
State pensioners will receive £965 monthly payments in August, following the triple lock increase. Andy Burnham and Pat McFadden confirm the 4.8% rise, with payments arriving before September.
Minteh Doubt for Brighton's Premier League Opener
Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh is a doubt for the Premier League opener against Aston Villa after limping off in a friendly with a leg injury, awaiting scan results.
Woman 'can't win' after trolls slam breast reduction
Chloe Burgin, 27, from Atherstone, had a £2,450 breast reduction in Istanbul after years of trolling over her 36GG chest, but now faces criticism for the surgery.
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Mum's urgent plea as son faces uncertain future after discharge
A Sutton Coldfield mum fears her 15-year-old son with ARFID will deteriorate after NHS discharge, as she urgently seeks private treatment funds.
State Pensioners on DWP Benefit Could Get £86 Extra
State pensioners with severe disabilities on Pension Credit may receive an extra £86.05 weekly, plus other support, according to DWP guidance.
Owner's Heartbreak as Rottweiler Found Stabbed to Death
A Rottweiler named Bruce was found fatally stabbed under a bridge in Chelmsley Wood, sparking an RSPCA investigation and a £5,000 PETA reward.
Olton Family Home to Become Children's Care Home Approved
Solihull planners approved a children's care home in Olton in five minutes, despite 21 neighbour objections, citing no statutory consultee concerns.
West Midlands Wild Swimming Spots Rated 'Poor' in Water Quality
Environment Agency ranks West Midlands bathing spots as 'poor' water quality. One in 14 English sites rated poor. Full list of 32 affected spots.
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Viral Veg Grower Gerald Stratford's Tips for Kids
Gerald Stratford, 77, with 714k followers, teams up with HelloFresh to launch The Curious Kitchen, offering simple crops for children to grow.
Pensioners' Annuity Income Hits £3,653 Under Burnham
Annuity rates have risen by £106 since March 2026, lifting average annual income to £3,653, as gilt yields climb amid market unrest, according to Moneyfactscompare.
Witch Helps Women Embrace Inner Witch
Debbie McLeod, 68, a self-described 'mid-life mystic mentor', helps middle-aged women reclaim identity through spells, rituals, and dried herbs.
E-Scooter Riders Face Higher Brain Injury Risk
A UK study reveals e-scooter riders are 3.5 times more likely to suffer traumatic brain injury than motorcyclists, with helmet use rare and children at risk.
Watch the 2026 Solar Eclipse Live from Home Next Week
On August 12, 2026, a rare solar eclipse will sweep across Europe. The ESA will livestream the event from Spain, starting at 5:30pm BST, with totality at 6:31pm.
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Pre-1961 Born Can Get £3,653 Annuity Boost
People born before 1961 can secure £3,653 average annual income from a £50,000 pension pot, as annuity rates rise to 7.06% in July 2026, according to Standard Life and Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.
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