Burnham Confirms £239 Pension Hike for Pre-1953 Pensioners
Andy Burnham pledges to keep the triple lock, giving pre-1953 state pensioners a minimum 2.5% rise, worth £239.20 a year from next April.
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DWP Mandates Audio Recording for All Benefit Assessments
From June 29, all face-to-face and telephone health assessments for PIP, ESA, Universal Credit, and IIDB are audio recorded as standard to improve transparency, with an opt-out option for claimants.
NHS to Screen Newborns for SMA from October 2026
All newborns in England will be screened for spinal muscular atrophy from October 2026, three months ahead of schedule, the government has confirmed.
NHS Urged to Offer Meningitis B Vaccine to Teens
The JCVI recommends the NHS offer meningitis B vaccine to all born before April 2015, with catch-up programs for missed doses.
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West Brom Albion Signs Multi-Year DPD Deal
West Bromwich Albion has signed a multi-year partnership with parcel delivery firm DPD, making DPD the club's official logistics partner and supporting community initiatives.
820,000 Pensioners Get HMRC Tax Letters Over Triple Lock
Around 820,000 pensioners will pay income tax on their state pension by 2027/28 as the Triple Lock pushes payments above the tax-free allowance. Experts warn of complexity and call for careful reform.
Damning Maternity Review Welcomed by NHS Bosses
NHS leaders welcome a critical review of maternity services at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, highlighting ongoing improvements and a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.
Stockport NHS Catering Team Retains Exemplar Status
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust catering team renews 'exemplar site' status, one of few in England and only in Greater Manchester, for high hospital food standards.
Heat Pumps Could Hike Bills by £95 Under Labour
A new report warns that heat pumps installed under Labour's Net Zero scheme could increase annual household energy bills by £95 compared to gas boilers, contradicting Ed Miliband's pledge of savings.
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NHS AI Triage for GP Appointments for 200,000 Patients
The NHS will use AI in its app to triage patients, directing 200,000 patients to GP appointments, pharmacies, or A&E over the next year, with full rollout by April 2028.
X Factor star Danny Tetley released early from prison
Danny Tetley, X Factor star jailed for abusing teenage boys, has been released after six years of a nine-year sentence under strict conditions.
300,000 Missing Out on £2,000 HMRC Childcare Perk
Over 300,000 eligible UK families are not claiming HMRC's Tax-Free Childcare scheme, worth up to £2,000 per child per year, due to its confusing name, says Money Saving Expert.
Orjan Nyland: From Aston Villa Flop to World Cup Hero
Orjan Nyland, former Aston Villa goalkeeper, saved a penalty to help Norway beat Brazil in the World Cup round of 16. Now he faces England, aiming to continue his remarkable revival.
State pensioners born before 1951 can get £922 extra
State pensioners born before 1951 can receive up to £922.16 on top of their basic state pension through the DWP's Additional State Pension, with maximum weekly payments of £230.54 from April 2026.
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UC Claimants: Three Extra DWP Benefits Worth £1,925
Universal Credit claimants can access three additional benefits from DWP and HMRC worth up to £1,925 in July, including State Pension, Child Benefit, and PIP.
NHS Confirms Prescription Rule Change in England by 2026
Pharmacies in England will prescribe more medications from autumn 2026 under the Pharmacy First scheme, aiming to ease GP pressure, but pharmacy groups warn of funding gaps.
DWP Urged to Change PIP Assessment After Half Complain
The Timms Review interim report finds PIP 'not fit' for purpose, as Sense reveals half of disabled claimants report worsened conditions from the application process.
PIP Reform: Assessments Overhauled
Initial findings from a major review of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are due in days, with minister Sir Stephen Timms hinting at assessment changes to boost employment among disabled people.
NHS Flu Jab Rule Change October 1 New Age Threshold
From October 1, 2026, community pharmacies will offer flu vaccinations to children aged 2-3 and those in clinical risk groups, supplementing GP and school services.
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HRP Errors: Thousands of UK Mothers Owed Pension Back Payments
Thousands of UK mothers are owed State Pension back payments due to historical HRP recording errors, with underpayments accounting for £6 in every £10 underpaid, according to a 2026 government report.
DWP Blocks Pension for Under 10 NI Years
The DWP is blocking state pension for those with less than 10 qualifying National Insurance years. Options include buying NI contributions or claiming Pension Credit.
AI Triage Tool on NHS App to Guide Patients to Right Care
AI triage on NHS app will steer patients to appropriate services, benefiting over 200,000 patients in 12 months and available to all by April 2028.
Marine Reunites with QE Physio 16 Years After Afghanistan IED
Former royal marine Jon White, who lost two legs and an arm in Afghanistan in 2010, returned to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital for the first time to thank physio Jane Young and the team who saved his life.
UC claimant fears debt after spending £10k inheritance
A Universal Credit claimant spent their £10,000 inheritance within months on furniture and debt repayment, now faces a DWP compliance interview and worries about repaying benefits.
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State Pensioners Get Free TV Licences Faster Under DWP Change
State pensioners will receive free BBC TV licences sooner after a DWP rule change, reducing the wait from nine to eight years from next April.
New BNPL Rules: Stronger Consumer Protections from July 15
From July 15, BNPL firms like Klarna and Clearpay will be regulated by the FCA, giving shoppers new rights including affordability checks, clear credit terms, and access to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Amputee: hundreds suffering from NHS prosthetic delays
Amputee David Sellers, 63, claims hundreds of patients face months-long waits for prosthetic sockets at Birmingham's West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, prompting an NHS trust apology and pledge to cut waiting times.
Damning Report into West Midlands NHS Maternity Services
A damning report into a West Midlands NHS trust's maternity services reveals widespread racism, with staff reporting discrimination and patients experiencing poorer outcomes, prompting urgent calls for change.
DWP Confirms PIP Payments Cease After 28 Days in Hospital
The DWP confirms PIP payments stop after 28 days in NHS-funded hospital care, citing no duplication of public funds. Liberal Democrat MP Manuela Perteghella questions the rule.
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Energy Bills to Rise Sharply in July as Price Cap Increases by 13%
Household energy bills are set to rise sharply from July, with the price cap increasing by 13% to £1,862 a year, but analysts suggest relief may come later in the year as global energy costs stabilise.
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