Free TV Licence Petition for Pensioners Nears Deadline

A petition calling for free TV licences for all state pensioners has nearly 58,000 signatures and closes July 21. If it reaches 100,000, it will be considered for debate in Parliament, adding pressure on the government during the BBC Charter Review.

PIP Faces Axe Under Drastic DWP Reforms

A government review finds Personal Independence Payment 'not fit for purpose', with plans to scrap the 'dehumanising' points-based system amid falling public support.

Parkinson's Researcher Wins £300k Fellowship

Dr Janin Lautenschläger, whose early Parkinson's research was funded by Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust, has been awarded a prestigious Lister Institute fellowship with £300,000 in flexible funding to expand her work.

Nine Amazon Toy Models Recalled Over Health Risks

Nine models of children's toys sold on Amazon have been recalled due to health risks, including choking hazards and chemical dangers, according to the UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Schools Must Stock Allergy Pens from September

From September, all schools in England must stock adrenaline auto-injectors and train staff, following Benedict's Law named after a boy who died from an allergic reaction at school.

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