UK first in Europe to approve diabetes drug orforglipron
The UK becomes the first country in Europe to approve orforglipron (Foundayo), a GLP-1 tablet for weight management and type 2 diabetes, available in pharmacies from Monday.
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Stem Cell Donor and Recipient to Run Marathon Together
Tom Lewis, who received a life-saving stem cell transplant for Hodgkin lymphoma, will run the Amsterdam Marathon with his donor Steve Kemp to raise funds for Anthony Nolan.
Beefeater confirms closure date for all 106 UK restaurants
Beefeater will close all 106 remaining restaurants on September 10, with 3,800 jobs cut across Whitbread brands. Loyalty points must be used by August 24.
Years dog food recalled after 57 dogs develop dry eye
Years has voluntarily recalled all Fresh Meals after 57 dogs developed keratoconjunctivitis sicca. The brand notified 40,000 customers on August 16. Buckwheat is potentially linked to the eye reactions.
DWP confirms 71 neurological conditions for PIP claims
The DWP has confirmed 71 neurological conditions that may qualify for PIP, with payments ranging from £121.20 to £778.40 every 4 weeks.
Taxidermied goshawk sale leads to police action
A 65-year-old man unknowingly broke the law by selling a taxidermied eurasian goshawk online. Essex Police issued a community resolution and seized the display.
Walsall woman's gastroparesis battle after misdiagnosis
Sophie May, 30, from Walsall, was told her gastroparesis symptoms were IBS or stress before diagnosis. She now needs a feeding tube.
Birmingham mum: 'Substandard' hospital care could have cost son's life
A Birmingham mum claims 'substandard' care at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital could have cost her newborn son his life. The 28-year-old says it took 12 minutes to resuscitate her baby, with a machine switched off for the first seven minutes.
Lucy Davis first public appearance since incurable cancer news
Lucy Davis, daughter of Birmingham comedian Jasper Carrott, appeared at a London convention, her first event since revealing incurable breast cancer, and called for 'more niceness'.
Burnham warned over £216 EV penalty for no-driveway drivers
Drivers without home chargers pay £216 more in VAT yearly, widening the 'driveway divide' under Burnham's VAT cut plan, new analysis warns.
Waitrose fresh food shelf life shortest, Which? finds
Which? found Waitrose fresh food averages just 7.7 days shelf life, the worst of six supermarkets. Asda led with 11 days.
Mother: Daughter Died After Swimming in Sewage at Devon Beach
A West Midlands mother fears a public health crisis after her daughter died following a swim in sewage-polluted water at a Devon beach.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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