Monzo warns over £8,000 ISA allowance change from April
Monzo warns savers under 65 that from next April the cash ISA limit drops to £12,000, with £8,000 only for investments. Jo Phillips urges action now.
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Coventry dad, 54, brain tumour diagnosis after headaches
Avtar, 54, from Coventry, was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma brain tumour in December. Treatment isn't working. Family raises £24,000 for private immunotherapy.
St Margaret's Centre secures £2,000 Banks Group grant
St Margaret's Centre in Durham has received a second £2,000 grant from the Banks Group to buy tools and materials for its therapeutic woodwork and joinery workshops, which support hundreds of people with mental health needs.
Scarlett Moffatt: Pregnancy 'Most Painful Experience'
Scarlett Moffatt, in her third trimester, calls pregnancy 'the most painful experience' as she lists symptoms like sciatica and restless legs ahead of her due date.
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DWP sets out new bank verification rules for benefit claimants
The DWP has confirmed banks will check accounts for Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA under new eligibility verification rules, without seeing transaction details.
Martin Lewis water meter tip saves household £1,068 a year
Martin Lewis's water meter advice helped one payer cut their bill from £108 to £19 a month, saving £1,068 yearly. Millions could still claim social tariffs worth £160 on average.
DWP names 24 gastro conditions that could qualify for PIP
The DWP has confirmed 24 gastrointestinal conditions that may qualify for Personal Independence Payment, with 40,458 active claims. Enhanced daily living and mobility rates could total £748 monthly.
A66 wrong-way crash kills seven including two police officers
Seven people died, including two police officers, after a wrong-way collision on the A66 in Teesside. Cleveland Police named the officers and the IOPC has launched an investigation.
Kelly Rowland opens up about eczema she shares with sons
Kelly Rowland reveals she has eczema, a condition she shares with both sons. Diagnosed in 2014, she discusses confidence struggles and raising awareness.
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DWP confirms PIP for four chronic pain conditions
The DWP has confirmed four chronic pain conditions qualify for PIP, worth up to £778 a month or £114 a week, including fibromyalgia and CRPS.
HMRC Child Benefit deadline: August 31 for 16-19 year olds
Parents of 16-19 year olds have until August 31 to confirm education plans with HMRC or Child Benefit payments stop. Over 372,000 parents have already extended claims digitally.
DWP confirms stomach conditions most likely to qualify for PIP
DWP confirms Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS and other GI conditions can qualify for PIP, with weekly rates up to £194.90.
DWP: 10 conditions most likely to get Attendance Allowance
DWP data reveals arthritis, dementia, and heart disease top the list of conditions among 1.7 million Attendance Allowance recipients. Payments range from £76.70 to £114.60 weekly.
NHS expands RSV jab to 65-74s with chronic conditions
From September 1, NHS England will offer the RSV vaccine to adults aged 65-74 with chronic respiratory disease or immunosuppression, via GP practices and some pharmacies, expanding protection against serious lung infections.
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DWP makes audio recording standard for PIP and WCA assessments
The DWP will now record PIP, Universal Credit WCA and ESA assessments by default, with opt-out available, to boost transparency and trust.
£740 State Pension payments early for August bank holiday
Basic State Pensioners will get £740 payments early on August 28, ahead of the bank holiday, DWP confirms. Payments due August 31 moved to Friday.
Pensioners warned over £1,000 Attendance Allowance fees
State pensioners are being warned against paying up to £1,000 for help with Attendance Allowance claims when they can apply free. Money Wellness says retirees shouldn’t have to pay for DWP support.
Kurdish barber cleared of rape and assault charges
Jowad Haji, 24, was acquitted by jurors in just over an hour of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, assault by penetration and intentional strangulation at Warwick Crown Court.
Stepping Hill 'Rise and Shine' week promotes patient activity
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust's 'Rise and Shine' week at Stepping Hill Hospital encourages patients to stay dressed, active, and moving to speed recovery and cut hospital stays.
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Stroke Survivor Walks 3km for Stockport NHS Charity
Andy Shaw, who survived a severe stroke on Christmas Day 2022, will walk 3km to raise funds for the stroke ward at Stepping Hill Hospital, already raising £1,500.
Edge Hill Alumni Return to Train Mental Health Practitioners
Four Edge Hill alumni, including Kelly Appleton and Eva Curless, return to campus to support students on the Education Mental Health Practitioner programme, sharing frontline insights and inspiring the next generation of therapists.
HMRC confirms £300 penalty charge for households from August
HMRC will charge taxpayers who filed Self Assessment tax returns late as much as £300. The Labour government's tax authority imposed a January 31 deadline.
Al Murray urges stem cell register sign-ups after nephew's death
Comedian Al Murray urges 16-30s and minority ethnic groups to join the stem cell register with Anthony Nolan's Half a Chance campaign, after his nephew Finley died of blood cancer in 2021.
Walsall dancer's 'invisible' illness left her unable to eat
Sophie May, 30, from Walsall, was diagnosed with gastroparesis after years of being told her symptoms were IBS, stress, or 'all in her head'.
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Baby's bloated stomach was constipation, but it was cancer
Florence Wilde, from Stourbridge, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma after GPs repeatedly said her swollen stomach was constipation. The family is now raising £100,000 for treatment.
Dad found dead by schoolgirl had head and neck injuries
Neil Thompson, 45, was found dead on a playing field at Smestow Academy by an 11-year-old girl. An inquest heard he died from aspiration of blood due to traumatic head and facial injuries, with circumstances unclear.
Nationwide: £300-a-week student spend is top money regret
Nationwide FlexStudent research reveals 39% of students spend £150-£300 weekly on food and drink, with money mistakes topping university regrets ahead of September.
Parents face £1,145 summer childcare costs, survey finds
Average six-week summer childcare costs £1,145 per child, up 5% above inflation, with Wales hitting £1,342. Some parents use flexible work and shared calendars to cope.
DWP Pension Credit: £10,000 savings rule sparks unfairness
State pensioners with £10,000 in savings face reduced Pension Credit, as experts call the DWP's frozen capital limit unjust and outdated.
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DWP brings forward 11 benefit payments for bank holiday
The DWP will pay 11 benefits early on Friday, August 28, instead of Monday, August 31, due to the bank holiday. Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP and more are affected.
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