Dog Safety in Hot Weather: Swimming and Hydration Tips
Vic Barlow, a dog trainer with 32 years of experience, warns dog owners about the dangers of hot weather and swimming, urging caution to prevent accidents.
Vic Barlow, a dog trainer with 32 years of experience, warns dog owners about the dangers of hot weather and swimming, urging caution to prevent accidents.
A community sports day in Market Harborough features celebrity football matches, live music, and family entertainment to raise awareness for prostate cancer. Walking football tournaments for over-50s and signed shirt auctions are highlights.
Martin Lewis warns that Andy Burnham's £45 VAT cut on electricity bills may only result in £20 savings for households due to rising energy price cap.
State pensioners receiving Pension Credit will get an automatic £150 energy bill discount under the Warm Home Discount scheme for 2026-27, confirmed by Andy Burnham's government.
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RecommendedThe Labour government will remove VAT from electricity bills from October 1, reducing costs to £879 based on forecasts, though Martin Lewis warns the benefit may be offset by rising price caps.
A simple five-minute gift card trick can save shoppers up to £100 a year on their weekly food shop by buying discounted supermarket gift cards from resale sites.
Andy Burnham supports Rachel Reeves' plan to shield state pensioners from income tax if they rely solely on DWP payments, affecting up to three million older people.
Households can apply for £200 cost-of-living payments from a new Crisis and Resilience Fund launched as Andy Burnham becomes PM. Applications via local councils.
Automatic Cold Weather Payments of £25 are triggered for Pension Credit, income-related ESA, Universal Credit, and Support for Mortgage Interest recipients when temperatures drop to 0°C or below for 7 consecutive days.
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RecommendedAndy Burnham's government will pay six million eligible households an automatic £150 Warm Home Discount each winter until 2030/2031, confirming the scheme remains for this Parliament.
Outgoing Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms £150 annual Warm Home Discount for 5 winters, totalling £750, through to 2030/31, benefiting 6 million households.
Labour government reinstates automatic £150 energy bill discount for state pensioners over 66 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme for winter 2026.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pensioners under 80 face £17 monthly deductions from Winter Fuel Payments before her expected replacement by Shabana Mahmood in a Cabinet reshuffle.
Andy Burnham commits to Triple Lock as PM, ensuring £247 weekly state pension for over 67s from April 2027, with 2.5% minimum increase.
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RecommendedThe DWP confirms the Warm Home Discount will reopen in October 2026 under PM Andy Burnham, offering £150 to eligible benefit claimants in England and Wales.
Andy Burnham will increase Winter Fuel Payments for state pensioners born before 1946 by £100, raising their total to £300, while younger pensioners receive £200.
Attendance Allowance offers £456 monthly for state pensioners aged 66+ with conditions like Parkinson's, dementia, physical disabilities, or terminal illness. Tax-free and not means-tested.
Jesy Nelson announces SMA newborn screening will roll out across England from October, calling it a 'victory for every family' after her twins' diagnosis.
Millions of unpaid carers in England will receive earlier access to financial, health and employment support under a new cross-government strategy, including NHS App registration and a GOV.UK portal.
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RecommendedA writer tested three popular mould removers on bathroom grout. HG Mould Spray delivered the best results, balancing ease of use, cleaning power, and finish. Astonish is a budget-friendly alternative, while Mould Magic works well but requires more effort.
Blythe House Hospice launches a free horticultural wellbeing group for people with life-limiting illnesses, following a successful pilot. Sessions run Tuesdays from July 28 to September 15.
MySweetSmile's Teeth Whitening Powder, at 32p per use, removes decades of stains. A 60-year coffee drinker says it's 'amazing' for removing stains.
Parkrun and the NHS have launched a digital partnership allowing GPs to refer patients to parkrun events, aiming to boost physical and mental health across Birmingham and the UK.
MPs urge government to force supermarkets like Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, and Sainsbury's to display fruit and vegetables prominently at entrances and checkouts to boost healthy eating.
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RecommendedAldi confirms free period products in all UK store toilets for summer holidays, addressing period poverty as schools close.
Nearly 900,000 eligible pensioners are missing out on Pension Credit, which can boost income by up to £1,574 monthly. Experts urge those born before 1960 to claim.
Oriam Walking Football Club has marked a decade at Heriot-Watt University's sports centre, improving health and wellbeing for hundreds. Over 60 members celebrated with matches, raised £330 for charity, and donated £500 to Community for Food.
MPs demand compensation for 800,000 state pensioners after faulty DWP forecasts led to incorrect retirement payment estimates and potential financial losses.
A pharmacist clarifies that paracetamol is better for fever and headaches, while ibuprofen targets body aches and inflammation. Both can be taken together safely.
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RecommendedIain Duncan Smith calls on DWP to stop cash benefits for obesity, arguing weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy should be offered as treatment instead of long-term disability payments.