Met Office Extends Thunderstorm Warning: Full List of Areas
The Met Office has extended yellow thunderstorm warnings through Saturday, with heavy rain, lightning, and hail expected across Scotland and northern England.
Category : Health
PIP Success Rate Falls to 44% as Assessments Tighten
The success rate for new PIP claims dropped to 44% in April 2026, down from 50% a year earlier, with 4 million claimants at risk, DWP data shows.
Dorset Podiatrist Wins Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award
Debbie Sharman, a Bournemouth consultant podiatrist, has received the Royal College of Podiatry Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding contribution to diabetic foot care and podiatry.
Heatwave Cost Average UK Household Up to £40
The 40C heatwave has cost the average UK household an extra £15 to £40 in direct costs from cooling, diet changes, and water use, according to estimates.
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Neurosurgeon Runs 100 Miles for Evie Dove
A London neurosurgeon who cared for 13-year-old Evie Dove before her death from a brain tumour is running 100 miles in July to raise £2,000 for the Evie Dove Foundation, which trains NHS paediatric staff.
NHS Essex Pilots Sponge Test for Oesophageal Cancer Risk
A new Capsule Sponge test, piloted by the NHS in Essex, can identify oesophageal cancer risk in seven minutes without sedation, offering early detection for patients with acid reflux.
GTA VI Fans Warned of Fake Beta Scams Spreading Malware
Cybersecurity experts warn GTA VI fans of fake beta scams spreading malware via fraudulent downloads, phishing sites, and fake Android apps.
Andy Burnham Backs PIP Workplace Change If He Becomes PM
Andy Burnham rules out crude DWP cuts but backs linking PIP to work, causing concern among disability groups like Benefits and Work.
Squeezy Dumplings Recalled Over Toxic Chemical
Squeezy Dumplings toys recalled in the UK after tests found benzene levels four times the legal limit. Parents urged to keep them away from children and return immediately.
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Andy Burnham's PIP Decision as PM: Disability Benefits Future
Andy Burnham faces a major decision on PIP and welfare spending if he becomes PM. He aims to reduce the bill without crude cuts, focusing on prevention.
DWP Error Leaves Claimant 'Horrified' and Without Funds
A DWP administrative error wrongly informed a council that a PIP and Pension Credit claimant had died, stopping all benefits. Barbara Skedd described the situation as 'absolute horror'.
DWP Boosts Face-to-Face PIP Assessments Over AI Use
The DWP is increasing face-to-face PIP assessments to 30% as claimants use AI chatbots like 'Pippin' to maximise sickness payouts, saving £1.9bn.
DWP Considers 20% Tax on State Pensions Under Burnham
The DWP is reportedly considering automatically deducting 20% income tax from state pensions when they exceed the £12,570 tax-free allowance next year, potentially affecting millions of retirees.
Sniff Testing Monitors Calne Landfill Smell
Environment Agency uses 'sniff testing' to monitor a landfill site in Calne, Wiltshire, after thousands complain of a 'rotten egg' odour causing headaches and breathing difficulties.
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Three hospitals declare critical incidents in UK heatwave
At least three UK hospitals declared critical incidents due to record-breaking heat, disrupting services and cancelling appointments as temperatures hit 36.1C.
From NEET to Care Worker of the Year: Lacey's Story
Lacey, 18, joined Hales Homecare and won Frontline Care and Support Worker of the Year at the 2026 Hales Group Awards, now encourages young people to consider a career in care.
Morrisons Recalls Chicken Pasta Over Milk Allergy Risk
Morrisons recalls Coronation Chicken Pasta due to undeclared milk; customers urged to return for refund. Also, fruit recall for Salmonella across UK supermarkets.
Woman 'unable to walk' from horrific pain like 'organs eaten'
Jagdeep Khangooda, 26, from Oldbury, endured over a decade of excruciating uterine pain, unable to walk, after being dismissed by doctors before a second laparoscopy found her bowel glued to her ovary.
Derby nurse honoured for 40 years of NHS mental health service
Julian Bannister, a community mental health nurse in Derby, has been recognised with a 40 Years' Service Award for his dedication to transforming mental health care across Derbyshire since 1986.
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Police smash car windows to rescue dog from hot car
Police smashed car windows to rescue a dog from a hot vehicle at Fosse Park Shopping Centre. The dog was inside for over an hour during a heatwave. Officers traced the owner and referred the matter to the RSPCA.
BCU Expert's Unusual Tips to Beat Birmingham Heatwave
Dr Ayazullah Safi from Birmingham City University recommends freezing pillows, eating frozen grapes, and using cold water bottles to cope with the red extreme heat warning.
UK Heatwave: Legal Temperature Limit for Work
There is no specific legal maximum temperature for workplaces in the UK, but employers must ensure a 'reasonable' temperature under health and safety regulations.
24-Hour Cycling Challenge Raises Over £13,600 for Mental Health
A 24-hour cycling challenge in Powys, the 'Cheeky Lake Loop', has raised over £13,600 for South Powys Mind, sparking vital conversations about mental health.
OVO Energy Two Hours Free Electricity Weekly Until August
OVO Energy confirms customers can claim two hours of free electricity weekly until August 2, as part of Labour's VAT cuts. Birmingham households benefit.
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MySweetSmile Whitening Pen: Does It Work?
MySweetSmile whitening pen promises professional results at home. We tested it for effectiveness, ease of use, and value. Find out if it lives up to the hype.
Birmingham mum and daughter lose weight of baby elephant
A Birmingham mother and daughter lost nearly 19 stone combined after breaking their takeaway addiction, turning down surgery and joining Slimming World.
Heat and Brain Fog: Expert Tips to Stay Sharp
Heat triggers brain fog by diverting blood from the brain to cool the body. Expert Natalie Mackenzie explains the cognitive impact and offers practical tips to stay focused.
Cyclist Steve Williams 1,000th Ascent for Prostate Cancer
Steve Williams will complete his 1,000th cycle ascent of Llangynidr Mountain on July 18, fundraising for prostate cancer research and care.
Birmingham mum diagnosed with same rare liver condition as dad
Michelle Timmons, 30, from Birmingham, has been diagnosed with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) and ulcerative colitis, the same incurable conditions her late father battled, after years of severe symptoms.
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Paddling Pool Warning Issued as UK Temps Hit 36C
Parents urged to check water temperature and supervise children as temperatures reach 36C; ideal pool temperature is 29-31C.
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