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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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