Heatwave Medication Storage Warning: 3 Places to Avoid
The MHRA warns against storing medicines in cars, bags, or sunny windowsills during the heatwave. High temperatures can reduce effectiveness and increase health risks.
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DWP cuts health benefit for new Universal Credit claimants
The DWP has cut the Universal Credit health top-up from £97 to £50 per week for new claimants, creating a two-tier system. Existing claimants unaffected.
PIP Applicant Refuses to Post ID, DWP Offers Alternatives
A PIP claimant expressed fear of sending passport and driving licence by post. DWP confirms multiple verification methods, including phone, online, and certified copies.
State Pensioners Born Before 1953 to Get Extra £440
State pensioners born before 1953 (women) or 1951 (men) will receive an extra £440 per year from May as the basic state pension rises to £184.90 per week.
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Bank Holiday Heat: Met Office Amber Alert for 33C
The Met Office predicts 33C on Bank Holiday Monday across 25 areas, with amber health alerts for the Midlands. May temperature records may be broken.
PIP Claimants Face Thursday Deadline Ahead of Reforms
PIP claimants have until Thursday, May 28 to submit evidence for a major review that could lead to cuts and stricter eligibility criteria for the disability benefit.
£739 DWP Payments Arrive Early for Some Pensioners
Due to the Spring Bank Holiday on May 25, some UK pensioners will receive their state pension early on May 22. The full basic State Pension is now £184.90 per week, totaling up to £739.60 over four weeks.
Heatwave Alert: Deaths Expected in Birmingham Area
An amber heat-health alert has been issued for the West Midlands as temperatures soar, with a rise in deaths expected among vulnerable people.
Rachel Reeves Freezes NHS Prescription Charges at £9.90
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms NHS prescription charges will remain frozen at £9.90, saving patients £12 million next year as part of a cost of living package.
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Birmingham Health Alert as Temps Beat Spain This Bank Holiday
A yellow health alert is in place for Birmingham and the Black Country as temperatures are set to hit 31°C, hotter than Barcelona and Marbella, over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Energy Satisfaction Hits Pre-Crisis High: Octopus, OVO, E.ON Lead
Customer satisfaction with energy suppliers has risen to its highest since 2021, with 77% happy. Octopus Energy tops major supplier rankings, while competition heats up.
DVLA Cancels Licences for 6,500 Drivers Under 55
DVLA data reveals over 6,500 drivers under 55 lost licences due to eyesight issues. Government considers mandatory tests for over-70s, but optometrists urge checks for all ages.
DWP Lists 9 Breathing Conditions for £114 Weekly Allowance
The DWP has confirmed nine breathing conditions that qualify state pensioners for Attendance Allowance of up to £114.60 a week, including asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COVID-19.
Ebola Deaths Rise in Congo as WHO Declares Emergency
Over 130 deaths and 500 suspected cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak. WHO declares global emergency as US President Trump expresses concern.
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DWP Cuts Universal Credit Health Payments by Half
New DWP rules cut Universal Credit health payments to £217.26/month for new claimants, half the previous rate of £429.80. Existing claimants with severe conditions retain full amount.
Greenpeace: 102 Pesticides Found on Roast Dinner Veg
Greenpeace analysis finds 102 pesticides used on UK roast dinner vegetables, including EU-banned chemicals. Campaigners call for halving pesticide use by 2030.
DWP Halts Benefits for 350,000 Missed UC Deadline
The DWP has stopped benefit payments to over 350,000 people who missed the Universal Credit migration deadline, raising concerns about vulnerable households.
Hospital apologises after avoidable death of mum Geraldine Miles
University Hospitals Birmingham apologises after failures contributed to the avoidable death of 84-year-old Geraldine Miles at Good Hope Hospital during doctor strikes.
DWP Lists 5 Benefits Targeted in Fraud Crackdown
The DWP has confirmed five benefits under review to combat fraud and error, with overpayments totalling £9.9bn in the last financial year.
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DWP Lists 4 Things It Won't See in Bank Account Checks
The DWP confirms four items it cannot access during bank account checks under new Labour government powers to reduce fraud and error in benefits.
DWP Accused of Ignoring PIP Claimants Over Timms Review
Disability groups slam DWP and Labour for breaking promise on Timms Review consultation for PIP changes, calling it a non-genuine effort.
DWP Abandons Controversial Four-Point PIP Rule Change
The DWP has scrapped the 'quite controversial' four-point rule for PIP eligibility, as confirmed by BBC Morning Live's Laura Pomfret. The change would have required claimants to score at least 4 points in one daily living activity.
Shock Study: Sandwiches Exceed Daily Salt Limits
New research by Action on Salt and Sugar finds one in 10 shop-bought sandwiches exceeds salt and calorie targets, with some containing more than the daily limit in a single serving.
Warning: English Roast Dinner 'Drenched' in Pesticides
Greenpeace warns that a typical English roast dinner contains over 100 pesticides, including seven banned in the EU, posing risks to wildlife and ecosystems.
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1.7m Pensioners Overcharged by HMRC in Major Error
HMRC admits major error overcharging 1.7 million state pensioners on tax returns. Refunds are owed as pre-populated figures were incorrect.
DWP Bank Checks on Three Benefits Risk Breaking Public Trust
New DWP powers to check bank accounts for fraud on Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit spark warnings from experts about false positives and public trust.
7 PIP Changes on Table from DWP Affecting Millions
BBC's Laura Pomfret outlines seven potential changes to PIP from the DWP, including more face-to-face assessments, longer award periods, and use of NHS evidence.
DWP Lists 22 Bowel and Stomach Conditions for £748 PIP
The DWP has confirmed 22 bowel and stomach conditions that qualify for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) up to £748 monthly. Check eligibility criteria.
62% Back Smoking Ban in Pub Gardens, Poll Finds
A new poll reveals nearly two-thirds of people want smoking banned in pub gardens, with broad support for smoke-free playgrounds, bus stops, and campuses.
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DWP New Powers to Withdraw Cash from Pensioners' Accounts
The DWP has been granted controversial powers to directly withdraw money from bank accounts of state pensioners suspected of benefit fraud, raising privacy concerns.
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