DWP Confirms £200 and £300 Winter Fuel Payments
The DWP has confirmed details of winter fuel payments of £200 or £300 for over-65s, separate from the state pension. Payments are income-linked and arrive in November.
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Man Jailed for Sexual Assault in Staffordshire Home
Mark Ball, 52, of Penkridge, was jailed for four years after sexually assaulting a woman in a house. He initially denied the offence but pleaded guilty when faced with evidence.
Birmingham Mind Mourns Gail McCarthy, 61, After 39 Years of Service
Birmingham Mind pays tribute to Gail McCarthy, a devoted colleague who spent 39 years supporting others in mental health care, passing away peacefully at age 61.
HMRC Warns Parents of Scams Targeting £2,000 Childcare Perk
HMRC warns families about scammers exploiting the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, offering up to £2,000 per child. Over 135,000 scam reports received.
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Antidepressant Recall: Wrong Pills Found in Pack
A batch of Sertraline 100mg tablets is recalled after a patient found Citalopram 40mg tablets inside. Patients urged to check packs and seek advice if affected.
Youngsters Flip and Twist with Olympians at Gymnastics Day
Children from East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices enjoyed a gymnastics session with Team GB athletes Jake Jarman and Sol Scott, building confidence and creating joyful memories.
DWP £458 Monthly Attendance Allowance for Pensioners
DWP reveals health conditions qualifying for Attendance Allowance up to £458 a month. Spondylosis is a common condition among claimants, affecting 48%.
Woman with 30-year IBS struggle can eat out again with £1.60 sachet
A woman with 30-year IBS finds relief with Gut Wealth sachets at £1.60/day. 25% off until April 30. Over 1,000 reviews with 4.7-star rating.
Birmingham McDonald's Pleads Guilty to Food Safety Breaches
A Birmingham McDonald's restaurant pleaded guilty to food safety breaches after inspectors found mice infestation, debris, and pest access points, posing imminent public health risk.
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DWP £114 Weekly Payment for Glaucoma in May
The DWP lists 177 conditions qualifying for PIP, including glaucoma. The daily living component at enhanced rate is £114.60 weekly.
Base 51's Outburst Colour Run Returns for Fourth Year
Base 51's Outburst Colour Run returns on June 7 at Nottingham Girls' High School, raising funds for youth mental health support. Tickets from £8.
DWP Warns: Missing NI Gaps Could Cut Pension by £330
State pensioners warned to fill NI gaps before deadline. Each missing year could reduce pension by up to £330 annually, costing £6,000 over 20 years.
DWP Sending £1,453 Payments to Pensioner Couples in May
State pensioner couples can receive £1,453 in May due to Pension Credit hike. DWP increases weekly income to £363.25 for couples, up from previous rates.
DWP Sends Extra £543 Yearly to State Pensioners from May
The DWP is increasing the maximum additional pension rate to £230.54 per week from April, giving eligible pensioners an extra £543 a year starting in May payments.
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DWP sends extra £440 to state pensioners in May
The DWP is issuing state pensioners an extra £440 annually, with payments rising by £37 monthly from May due to the Triple Lock increase.
DWP Urged to Halt Mental Health Payments for 1.6 Million
Iain Duncan Smith criticizes DWP for 'absurd' policies, calling for tighter mental health benefit rules to save £7 billion and reduce dependency.
DWP Extra £100 for Pensioners Living Alone
The DWP is increasing Winter Fuel Payments by £100 for state pensioners living alone. Eligible individuals born before 28 June 1960 could receive between £100 and £300 for winter 2026-2027.
DWP PIP Payments Up to £778 for Musculoskeletal Conditions
DWP issues PIP payments up to £778 for musculoskeletal conditions in May, following April rate rises. Nearly 4 million claim PIP in England and Wales.
Pensioners Urged to Claim Pension Credit for Thousands
Pensioners may be missing out on thousands in financial support. Experts urge checking eligibility for Pension Credit, which unlocks extra benefits.
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Brave Birmingham Girl Runs 8.5 Miles for Mum's Memory
Isabel Lee, 10, is running the Great Midlands Fun Run to honor her mum Sarah, who died from cancer in 2025. She has raised over £2,000 for St Giles Hospice.
Prostate Cancer Campaigner Lost 54 Relatives, Urges Black Men
Simeon Greene, who lost 54 relatives including three brothers to prostate cancer, shares key questions to ask and urges black men to break the silence and get tested early.
DWP £441 Monthly for Pensioners with Arthritis
Millions of pensioners with arthritis could claim up to £441 monthly via Attendance Allowance, but many don't apply. The benefit is not means-tested and doesn't require a carer.
DWP Abolishes Two More Benefits from June 2026
The DWP confirms Employment and Support Allowance and Housing Benefit will end on 30 June 2026, as part of the move to Universal Credit.
Stroke Awareness: FAST Test Guide Can Save Lives
As Stroke Awareness Month nears, experts share critical FAST test steps to identify stroke symptoms, act quickly, and avoid dangerous mistakes to improve survival chances.
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Free TV Licences for Pension Credit Recipients Over 75 (25.04.2026)
DWP benefit recipients aged 75+ with Pension Credit can get free BBC TV licences. Discounts also available for blind people and those in residential care.
Pensioners born before 1960 urged to reject DWP bonus
State pensioners born before 1960 are being urged to refuse Winter Fuel Allowance payments to avoid tax clawback, with HMRC reclaiming the bonus from those earning over £35,000.
DWP Sends £458 Attendance Allowance to Pensioners in May
The DWP has increased Attendance Allowance to £458 per month for state pensioners with disabilities, including arthritis. Age UK offers application tips to help claimants.
Film in Memory of Birmingham Student Dan Collins
James Mason's short film 'You Alright Mate' honors Dan Collins, a 22-year-old student who died by suicide. The film urges men to check on friends.
Labour Urged to Introduce Income-Based Energy Bills
A new report calls on the Labour government to adopt 'energy justice' with income-based energy bills, where the poor pay less and the rich pay more per kWh.
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Marathon Runner Battles Arthritis for Charity
Myfanwy Thomas, 45, from Cardiff, runs the London Marathon for Arthritis UK after living with arthritis for over 40 years. Her journey from diagnosis to marathon finisher inspires many.
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