DWP warns claimants of driving bans for unpaid debts from October
From October, the DWP can impose driving bans for unpaid benefit debts of £1,000 or more. Claimants are receiving warning letters now. Learn how the new powers work.
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DWP to Seize Benefit Cash from Bank Accounts from October
From October, the DWP will directly deduct money owed from benefit claimants' bank accounts, targeting fraud and error in Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit.
DWP clarifies fit note rules for Universal Credit and ESA
DWP updated fit note guidance for Universal Credit and ESA claimants, clarifying when fit notes are needed after a Work Capability Assessment, effective August 4.
NHS walk-in centre change from autumn confirmed
Andy Burnham confirms NHS walk-in centre change from autumn 2026, with 159 new mental health facilities across England, including 100 community centres, announced today.
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DWP October Crackdown: Three Benefits Targeted
From October, under Andy Burnham, DWP will target Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA in a strict fraud crackdown, seizing bank funds and revoking driving licences.
DWP extends PIP awards for over-25s
DWP is writing to PIP claimants aged 25+ about extended awards, speeding up backlog processing and affecting 4 million people.
Childcare Tax Threshold £37,000 Below Inflation, Families Lose £874M
Families lose £874m in childcare support due to HMRC's £100,000 threshold, which is £37,000 lower than inflation-adjusted level, warns Quilter.
HMRC warns £50k earners: Friday MTD deadline looms
HMRC warns sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 to file first Making Tax Digital quarterly update by 7 August or face penalties.
HMRC £60 Tax Return Penalties Under PM Burnham
HMRC introduces £60 penalties for company directors failing to complete new SA102 dividend income form, affecting 2025-26 tax returns, with industry experts urging leniency.
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Burnham and Healey to Recover £300 Winter Fuel Payment
Labour's Andy Burnham and John Healey will claw back £300 Winter Fuel Payments from pensioners born before 1946 with incomes over £35,000, affecting around 13% of retirees.
Healey Urged to Rule Out Pension Tax Raid in Autumn Budget
Chancellor John Healey faces calls to protect tax-free pension lump sums ahead of October 28 Budget, after speculation triggered a 22% surge in tax charges last year.
State Pension Could Hit £13,149 a Year Under Triple Lock
The full state pension could rise to £13,149.88 a year in 2027, as Andy Burnham and John Healey stick with the Triple Lock, new calculations show.
North Wales Doctor Wins National Award for Headache
North Wales GP Dr Karen Simpson won second prize at a national health conference for proving specialist headache care can be delivered closer to home.
NHS invites over-65s for shingles vaccine
The NHS is now inviting people born before 1961 to receive the shingles vaccine after a rule change made 65-year-olds eligible for two doses.
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DWP confirms benefits list for Blue Badge under Burnham
The DWP has confirmed the full list of benefits that automatically qualify for a Blue Badge, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham prioritises cost of living measures.
DWP Access to Work Cuts Lock Out Disabled Claimants
Stealth cuts to DWP's Access to Work grants, slashed by 80%, leave disabled claimants like actor Renu Arora unable to work, with support hours and job retention plummeting.
Fraudster Paramedic To Repay Only £330 After £40k Fraud
A former locum paramedic who defrauded the NHS of over £40,000 through false timesheets has been ordered to repay just £330 after a court found he had limited assets.
NHS Flu Jab Rule Change for September Under New Labour
The NHS has confirmed flu jab rule changes from September 1, 2026, under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with new age thresholds and expanded eligibility including homeless people.
Burnham Targets Mental Health in PIP Crackdown
Personal Independence Payment overhaul targets depression, anxiety, and ADHD as Andy Burnham vows to reduce welfare bill, sparking backlash from Labour MPs.
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Burnham warns NHS collapse risk without social care reform
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned the NHS could collapse unless social care is reformed, but will not set a timeline in his first interview.
Measles Surge: Parents Urged to Vaccinate Kids
After two child deaths and over 800 measles cases in 2026, Midlands health officials urge parents to catch up on MMR/V vaccinations to protect children from potentially deadly complications.
New GP Sick Note Rule from July Under Andy Burnham
From July, four DWP pilots in England will replace GP sick notes with personalised 'stay in work' plans, covering up to 100,000 appointments over a year.
DWP reassesses 150,000 DLA claimants from September
DWP will reassess 150,000 DLA claimants from September, moving them to PIP. A test of 3,000 claimants starts in September, with payments at risk if claims are not submitted within deadlines.
B&M stores fined over mice infestation in West Midlands
Three B&M stores in the West Midlands were fined a total of £1.2 million after shocking photos revealed severe mice infestations, posing serious health risks to customers.
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New Birmingham Medical Clinic Opens This Weekend
A new medical clinic launches in Birmingham this weekend, offering urgent care services to alleviate pressure on local hospitals. Here's what you need to know.
McFadden Reappointed DWP Secretary, Signals Benefit Cuts
Pat McFadden has been reappointed as DWP Secretary by new PM Andy Burnham, signalling welfare cuts and reforms to PIP as the Timms Review finds the system 'not fit for purpose'.
NHS Urges Essex Parents to Check Child Vaccinations
NHS urges Essex parents to check child vaccinations ahead of new school year. Mobile van in Chelmsford offers catch-up clinics. 1 in 5 primary school starters not fully protected.
First Bus Apologises After Disabled Passenger Humiliated
A 72-year-old disabled man was publicly humiliated by a First Bus driver who wrongly refused his wheelchair attachment. First Bus has apologised and will retrain drivers.
DWP Considers PIP Alternatives as Burnham Becomes PM
The DWP is considering alternatives to cash PIP payments, including NHS treatments and employment support, as Andy Burnham prepares to become Prime Minister and tackle the welfare bill.
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NHS Confirms New Age Rule for Meningitis Jab
The NHS will begin offering meningitis jabs to young people and students at high street pharmacies from July 20, with a new age threshold confirmed.
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