Birmingham Amber Heat Alert: Councillor Warns of Health Risks
Birmingham faces 32C heat as UKHSA issues amber alert. Councillor Nosheen Khalid urges residents to protect vulnerable groups and stay cool.
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NHS expands RSV vaccine to at-risk adults aged 65-74
From 1 September 2026, the NHS will expand RSV vaccination to adults aged 65-74 in clinical at-risk groups, building on previous phases for those 75+ and 80+.
DWP Strips Benefits from Claimants Earning Over £10,000
DWP raises Carer's Allowance earnings limit to £204/week, meaning claimants earning over £10,000/year face benefit reductions. A call for evidence on modernisation has been launched.
PIP Long-Term Conditions Exempt from DWP Reforms
The Timms Review will exempt long-term conditions from PIP reforms, stating the system is 'not fit for purpose.' Spending on PIP is set to rise from £26bn to £45bn by 2031.
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DWP Timms Review: 6 Key Announcements on PIP
The interim Timms Review finds PIP not fit for purpose, with 4 million claimants. Six key announcements include scrapping the points system and reforming assessments.
NHS 30-Minute Walk Challenge with Rewards for Patients
NHS England will launch a 'marathon a month' challenge in 2027, asking patients to walk 30 minutes daily, with rewards like discounts for completing the challenge.
Amber Health Alert: 32C Heat Blast to Hit West Midlands
An amber heat health alert has been issued for the West Midlands by the UK Health Security Agency, warning of the impact on vulnerable groups as temperatures are expected to reach 32C.
Three PIP and DLA Groups Exempt from Motability Changes
The DWP confirms three groups of PIP and DLA claimants are exempt from new Motability Scheme rules, protecting existing leases, eligibility, and wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Drivers Risk £1,000 Fine for Hiding Medical Conditions
Motorists who fail to report notifiable medical conditions to the DVLA face fines up to £1,000 and potential prosecution if involved in an accident, according to official government guidance.
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Households Face Higher Energy Costs Until 2027
Analysts predict the energy price cap will remain elevated until April 2027, with British Gas forecasting average annual bills of £1,880 amid the Middle East crisis.
Sick Note Overhaul: July Changes in Birmingham
From July 2026, sick note rules change in Birmingham and three other pilot areas, replacing tick-box fit notes with personalised return-to-work plans to help people recover and stay employed.
Fire in Lozells Spreads to Supermarket After Rubbish Blaze
A fire in rubbish behind shops on Villa Road, Lozells, spread to a supermarket. Three fire engines attended, and police blocked the road. The blaze was extinguished by 4.15pm.
DWP confirms £238 benefit boost for state pensioners
State pensioners could be missing out on a £238-a-week benefit boost as DWP data shows Pension Credit applications have slumped by 36% to 209,735, down from 326,842 the previous year.
HMRC £17 Monthly Tax for Pensioners Over £35,000
HMRC will recover Winter Fuel Payments from pensioners with income over £35,000 via £17 monthly tax deductions starting in 2026-27, affecting nearly two million households.
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New Initiative Supports Parents of Young Drivers
Free, evidence-based resources launched to help parents support novice drivers aged 17-24, aiming to reduce collisions among this high-risk group.
Mum brain damage after misdiagnosis with paracetamol
Delores Bart, 56, from Wolverhampton was sent home with paracetamol after collapsing. A brain bleed went undetected for 12 days, leaving her unable to speak and with right-side paralysis.
Sick Note Rule Changes for England Workers in July
Sick note rules change in July with four pilots across England, including Birmingham, testing personalised 'stay in work' plans to replace the current system.
Seven children ill after swimming in River Dart sewage spill
At least seven children suffered vomiting and stomach illness after swimming in Devon's River Dart, where South West Water had discharged untreated sewage for 16 hours days earlier.
Met Office: 31C Heatwave Starts July 4, Lasts 5 Days
The Met Office has confirmed a 31C heatwave will begin on July 4, lasting five days. A yellow heat health alert has been issued by the UKHSA from July 4 to July 8.
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Andy Burnham colleagues fear PIP benefit cut
Campaigners fear Andy Burnham could cut Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a DWP benefit claimed by 4 million people, as he becomes de facto PM after Starmer's resignation.
Thunderstorms Expected to Hit UK Before Heatwave
Thunderstorms are forecast to strike parts of the UK at specific times on Monday before temperatures soar to 30°C later in the week, according to the Met Office.
DWP PIP Cuts Update Imminent: Millions Brace for Changes
The DWP is set to release an interim report on PIP cuts and eligibility changes within days, affecting 4 million claimants. The Timms Review may recommend reductions, but not increases.
DWP Confirms PIP Change to Rebuild Claimant Trust
The DWP confirms PIP assessments will now be recorded to improve transparency. Georgina Colman of Purpl welcomes the move, while claimants share mixed reactions.
£221 energy bill rise for UK households from Wednesday
UK households face a £221 annual increase in energy bills from July 1 as Ofgem raises the price cap by 13%, impacting British Gas, EDF, and EON customers.
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Four-Bedroom UK Homes Face Extra £329 Annual Energy Charge
Households with four or more bedrooms will face an extra £329 per year on average from July 1 as Ofgem's energy price cap rises to £1,862, driven by Middle East conflict.
Sheffield Man's Organ Donation Saves Three Lives
Eashan Madan, 27, from Sheffield, saved three lives through organ donation after his death. His kidneys and liver were transplanted, and his pancreas donated for research. His family shares his story to encourage donation.
HMRC confirms automatic deduction for two million pensioners
HMRC warns two million state pensioners face automatic deductions from July to recover Winter Fuel Payments, with those earning over £35,000 paying about £17 extra per month.
Starmer Defends Universal Credit Boost Lifting 500,000 Children Out of Poverty
Sir Keir Starmer defends his government's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap, lifting 500,000 children out of poverty with bumper Universal Credit payments.
DVLA Cancels 33,000 Licences Over Eyesight Issues
The DVLA has revoked or refused renewal of nearly 33,000 driving licences over eyesight-related conditions in the last four years, with two-thirds involving drivers over 70.
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HMRC Overtaxed 8.7M Pensioners by £5 Each Over 10 Years
HMRC has been overtaxing up to 8.7 million state pensioners by an average of £5 each for ten years, potentially collecting £43.5 million extra last year alone.
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