55-75s urged to check for £13,620 pension boost
Millions of pension pots go unclaimed; 55-75s could get £13,620 average boost. PPI survey reveals £12bn increase in lost pensions since 2018.
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6,000 Households Face Unnecessary Inheritance Tax Due to Mistake
HMRC data reveals 6,990 estates paid inheritance tax on life insurance policies worth £852m in 2023/24, often due to policies not written into trust, costing families 40% tax.
QEH nurses retire after 93 years of NHS service
Two nurses at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital retire after 93 years of combined NHS service, leaving a legacy of care and training.
Dog Therapy Boosts Mental Health for Spinal Patients
Dog-assisted therapy sessions funded by Caremark Redcar and Cleveland improve mental health for spinal injury patients at James Cook University Hospital.
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Stockport NHS Unveils Da Vinci Robot for Safer Surgeries
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has acquired a Da Vinci Xi surgical robot, enabling safer prostate and bowel operations, doubling prostate surgery capacity to 1,000 annually.
Jesy Nelson Terrified as Twins Have Feeding Tube Surgery
Jesy Nelson shared her terror as twin daughters Ocean and Story had feeding tubes removed, a milestone in their SMA journey.
Burnham Urged to Reform Maternity Pay for Self-Employed
Bright Blue urges PM Andy Burnham to auto-enrol self-employed into pensions, uprate Maternity Allowance to 90% of earnings for six weeks, and extend sick pay.
Prostate Cancer Survivors Urged to Join NHS Study
Thousands of UK men with prostate cancer are called to join Prostate Progress, a national study to improve screening and care.
Dotty's First Birthday: Premature Baby's Inspiring Journey
Dotty, born 17 weeks early at 1lb, celebrates her first birthday after 129 days in NICU. Her parents support Rainbows Hospice appeal.
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Pensions Exempt from Loss Relief Under New IHT Rules
From April 2027, pensions in estates will face IHT but won't qualify for loss relief, creating a two-tier tax system, experts warn.
IBS Sufferers Praise 95p-a-Day Gut Health Capsules
Gut Wealth Daily Capsules, now £79.99 for 12 weeks (95p/day), earn over 1,000 reviews, with chronic IBS sufferers reporting life-changing relief and improved digestion.
Veteran's 24-Hour Golf World Record Attempt for Veterans
Former Royal Marine Daniel Woods will attempt a Guinness World Record by playing over 425 golf holes in 24 hours, walking 105+ miles at Pike Fold Golf Club to raise funds for the Veterans' Foundation.
DWP PIP Weekly Payments for Terminally Ill Claimants
PIP can be paid weekly instead of every 4 weeks for claimants with a terminal illness. Learn the rates, assessment process, and how to apply.
Fake Weight-Loss Pills: Health Chiefs Issue Urgent Warning
UK health chiefs warn against counterfeit weight-loss pills after MHRA approves first daily tablet, as criminals exploit demand with fake products.
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DWP Fraud Crackdown: Two Arrested in £200k Scam Raids
Two arrested in London over £200,000 DWP benefits fraud involving Universal Credit and PIP. Part of a wider crackdown targeting organised fraud.
Walsall cancer surgery inequality warning
Walsall Manor Hospital lacks robotic surgery for cancer, forcing patients to travel to Wolverhampton. Campaigner demands equal access, citing longer recovery and pain.
Birmingham Maternity Unit Shows Real Progress
Birmingham's major maternity unit has made 'real and meaningful progress' according to inspectors, improving safety and care after previous concerns.
Family blame delays in cancer death despite coroner findings
Ravinder Lally's family are 'not happy' with delays in treatment before his death from bowel cancer, though the coroner could not determine if delays contributed.
Pensioners get £100 income boost from annuities
Average annual annuity income has risen by £106 since March 2026, now at £3,653, as gilt yields rise amid market unrest, but experts urge caution before locking in.
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Psilocybin Trial Offers Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression
A trial found psilocybin helped 40% of patients with treatment-resistant depression enter remission, offering new hope for those unresponsive to other treatments.
Man jailed 11 years for 1990s indecent assault
Martin Cowley, 70, jailed for 11 years and 9 months for 14 counts of indecent assault on a child in the 1990s, after the victim bravely reported in 2023.
Moving On Durham Gets £2,000 Grant for Garden
Moving On Durham, a North East charity, has received a £2,000 grant from Banks Group to transform overgrown allotments into a therapeutic garden for young people at its new Croxdale facility.
Over-65s £106 Better Off on Annuities Under Burnham
Over-65s buying annuities are £106 a year better off since March, as Andy Burnham's premiership begins. Gilt yield rises boost incomes, with more volatility expected before the Autumn Budget.
Milburn Report Slams DWP Over PIP Work Link for 4 Million
The Milburn Report criticizes the DWP for not linking PIP to work, affecting 4 million claimants, and recommends reforms to improve employment prospects for disabled young people.
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Four-Year-Old Dolgarrog Girl Runs for Hospice Charity
Phoebe Parrish-Williams, 4, from Dolgarrog, will run 2.5km in the Teddy Bear Run to raise funds for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith, inspired by her dad.
NHS 159 Mental Health Centres £343m Plan
The government confirms £343m plan to open 159 NHS mental health centres from autumn, providing crisis care outside A&E.
PIP Reassessments Get Tougher, Some to Be Scrapped
PIP reassessments are getting tougher, with success rates dropping. But the Timms Review could scrap unnecessary reassessments for some, says MS Society.
Life Insurance Sales Surge Ahead of Pension IHT Changes
Royal London reports a surge in life insurance sales as families prepare for April 2027 pension inheritance tax changes under PM Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey, with new pension sales up 5% to £4.7bn.
PIP payments could rise to £798 a month from April 2027
PIP payments may increase to £798 monthly from April 2027, based on inflation. Details expected in October Budget.
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NHS expands RSV jab to at-risk 65-74s in September
From 1 September 2026, NHS England will offer RSV vaccination to adults aged 65-74 in certain clinical risk groups, expanding the programme beyond the current 75+ and care home eligibility.
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