DWP Stops or Docks PIP Over Five Common Form Mistakes
The DWP is stopping PIP payments for missed details on forms. Learn the five key areas to elaborate on to avoid losing your benefit.
Category : Health
Woman Hospitalised After Wollaston Medical Incident
A woman was taken to hospital after receiving CPR following a medical incident on Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston. Emergency services attended the scene.
Starmer Confirms £150 Payments for Six Million Households
PM Keir Starmer confirms £150 Warm Home Discount for six million households, including all Universal Credit claimants, to help with winter energy bills.
HMRC Alert: Check Child Benefit Repayment for £60k-£80k Earners
HMRC warns parents earning between £60,000 and £80,000 to check if they need to repay Child Benefit due to the High Income Child Benefit Charge, with thresholds and repayment rules explained.
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Prince William Opens Suicide Prevention Centre in Birmingham
Prince William visits Birmingham to open James' Place centre, offering free life-saving treatment to men in suicidal crisis, as 74% of West Midlands suicides are men.
DWP Offers £812 Universal Credit Budgeting Advance for 8 Items
Universal Credit claimants in hardship can get a Budgeting Advance of up to £812 from DWP. The loan covers 8 specific costs, including furniture, household items, and more.
Baby Monitor Recalled Over Fire Risk: Check Your Model Now
Babysense Max View baby monitor recalled due to battery overheating risk. Check barcodes and serial numbers to see if your device is affected.
DWP New Anti-Fraud Powers Must Be Used Smartly
Stuart Morris, CTO at SmartSearch, says DWP's new anti-fraud powers must focus on accuracy, proportionality, and public trust to avoid false positives and public anxiety.
Teen's Vaping Habit Led to Collapsed Lung
Nathan Edmunds, 19, started vaping at 13 to be cool, but his lung collapsed. He warns others to quit before it's too late.
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DWP Approves £200 Winter Fuel Payments for Pensioners
State pensioners born before June 27, 1960, will receive automatic £200 Winter Fuel Payments from November 2026, under DWP rules.
Students Award £5,000 Grant to Kent Food Charity
Canterbury Christ Church University students have awarded a £5,000 grant to Kitchen Social and Cookery Club, a charity supporting families facing food insecurity and health inequalities in Kent.
Pensioners Face 40% Tax Bills with Six-Month Deadline
State pensioners and over-55s risk 40% inheritance tax on pensions from April 2027, with bills due within six months of death, catching families off guard.
Birmingham Student's Hangover Turned Out to Be Brain Tumour
Ben Cornforth, 21, thought he had a hangover but collapsed and couldn't speak. He was diagnosed with a brain tumour, underwent surgery, and later learned it was stage 4 cancer.
Home Finger-Prick Test for Alzheimer's Risk Developed
A new finger-prick blood test combined with an online brain assessment can detect Alzheimer's risk from home, potentially enabling earlier NHS intervention and treatment.
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HMRC Urges Pensioners to Claim Child Benefit for NI Credits
HMRC advises state pensioners to claim Child Benefit to protect future DWP payments. National Insurance credits count towards the State Pension, and you can still claim even if you opt out of payments.
Birmingham GP struck off for sex with patient and drugs
Dr Eren Battaloglu has been banned from practicing after admitting an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable patient, drug use, and offering abortion advice.
Mocked Woman Loses 17 Stone in Year Without Surgery or Jabs
Catherine Skippen, 28, from Leicestershire, was devastated after strangers filmed her and posted it online. She used the cruel video as motivation to lose 17 stone in a year without surgery or weight loss injections.
First Cuddle Bed Funded at Scarborough Hospital
York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity thanks supporters for funding the first cuddle bed at Scarborough Hospital, allowing families closeness at end of life. Fundraising in 2025 included skydives and walks.
Brave Great Barr Boy, 7, Wins Epilepsy Star Award
Tyler Hartley, 7, from Great Barr, Birmingham, has been given an Epilepsy Star award by Epilepsy Action for his bravery living with epilepsy and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
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Leicester Pharmacist Honored for 40 Years On-Call NHS Service
Anthony Oxley, chief pharmacist at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, celebrated for 40 years of on-call service, providing urgent medications and expert advice.
HMRC Letters Offer £2,200 Boost for UK Households
HMRC is sending letters to young adults about unclaimed Child Trust Funds, with average payouts of £2,200. BBC expert Laura Pomfret explains how to check eligibility.
State Pension Hike Pushes Post-1953 Pensioners Closer to Tax
State pensioners born after 1953 face rising income tax risk as April's triple lock increase brings full new pension to £11,973, nearing the frozen £12,570 personal allowance threshold.
Ryanair Boss Right on Early Airport Booze Ban
Journalist Susan Lee agrees with Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary that early morning alcohol sales at airports should be curbed to reduce drunken passenger incidents and flight disruptions.
HMRC Raises Tax-Free Allowance to £18,570 for Some (10.05.2026)
HMRC increases the personal tax-free allowance to £18,570 for some people by combining personal allowance, starting rate for savings, and personal savings allowance.
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DWP confirms £4,300 boost for state pensioners on one benefit
State pensioners living alone could get over £4,300 from DWP. 880,000 low-income retirees may not claim Pension Credit, which also unlocks other support.
DWP Automatic £300 for State Pensioners Born Before 1960
The DWP is issuing automatic Winter Fuel Payments of £200 or £300 to state pensioners born before 1960. Eligibility and repayment rules explained.
MV Hondius Evacuations Start After Hantavirus Outbreak
Passengers from the MV Hondius are evacuated in Tenerife after a hantavirus outbreak. British nationals will be repatriated to a quarantine facility in Merseyside.
Photo Reveals Rare Eye Cancer in Toddler
A mother's photo of her daughter before bed revealed a white glow in her eye, leading to a diagnosis of rare retinoblastoma. The child underwent 14 procedures and is now cancer-free.
Withdraw £1 to Save £3,100 Tax Overcharge
State pensioners are urged to withdraw £1 to avoid emergency tax and save £3,100. Nearly 14,000 reclaimed overpaid tax in Q1. Also, Pension Credit offers free TV licence and other benefits.
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Nationwide warns after accessibility guide rollout in all branches
Nationwide has introduced detailed accessibility guides for all 605 branches, including those in Birmingham, to help disabled customers access banking services more easily.
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