PIP payments could rise by £312 a year under new inflation figures
PIP households could see disability benefits rise by £312 a year if inflation stays at 2.9%, with a maximum weekly rate of £200 from April next year.
Category : Public Health
£720 tax relief for couples with non-working partner
Couples with a non-working partner can claim up to £720 a year in pension tax relief under HMRC rules, even without paying Income Tax.
Second GLP-1 weight loss tablet Foundayo now available in UK
The MHRA has approved orforglipron (Foundayo), a once-daily GLP-1 tablet for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, making the UK the first European country to authorise it. It is prescription-only and not yet on the NHS.
Salmonella outbreak: UK shoppers urged to check egg safety marks
One person has died and 207 cases of salmonella have been recorded across the UK, linked to imported eggs. UK-produced eggs are not affected, and shoppers are advised to look for the British Lion mark or Laid in Britain scheme.
DWP confirms pensioners can get extra £459 monthly
State pensioners can claim Attendance Allowance from the DWP, worth up to £114.60 a week (£459 a month), tax-free and not means-tested.
Energy bills to rise 4% from October as Ofgem price cap looms
Typical household energy bills will climb 4% from October 1, reaching £1,729 per year, the highest since July 2023, as Ofgem prepares to announce the new quarterly price cap.
Most English secondary schools breaking healthy food rules
A Bite Back report finds most English secondary schools breach school food standards, prompting DfE promises of strengthened enforcement and online menu transparency.
Burnham warned over £216 EV penalty for no-driveway drivers
Drivers without home chargers pay £216 more in VAT yearly, widening the 'driveway divide' under Burnham's VAT cut plan, new analysis warns.
Waitrose fresh food shelf life shortest, Which? finds
Which? found Waitrose fresh food averages just 7.7 days shelf life, the worst of six supermarkets. Asda led with 11 days.
Mother: Daughter Died After Swimming in Sewage at Devon Beach
A West Midlands mother fears a public health crisis after her daughter died following a swim in sewage-polluted water at a Devon beach.
DWP: 10 conditions most likely to get Attendance Allowance
DWP data reveals arthritis, dementia, and heart disease top the list of conditions among 1.7 million Attendance Allowance recipients. Payments range from £76.70 to £114.60 weekly.
Stepping Hill 'Rise and Shine' week promotes patient activity
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust's 'Rise and Shine' week at Stepping Hill Hospital encourages patients to stay dressed, active, and moving to speed recovery and cut hospital stays.
Wolverhampton approves defibrillator cabinet at Nationwide branch
City of Wolverhampton Council has approved a combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet at the Nationwide Building Society on Dudley Street, enabling 24/7 access to emergency equipment.
NHS sick note trial change confirmed for 2027
The NHS has confirmed a year-long trial starting July 2026 to reduce sick note numbers, with GPs in four areas stopping issuance, as 11 million fit notes were issued last year.
State Pension £515 boost may trigger tax for retirees
State pensioners could get a £515 boost from April 2027 under the triple lock, but the rise may push many above the tax threshold, with HMRC implications.
Energy cap rises £66 from Oct 1, Burnham cuts VAT
Energy price cap rises £66 to £1,729 from October 1, with gas unit rates up 26%, despite VAT cut on electricity by Andy Burnham.
PIP payments could rise to £800 a month
Disability benefits could climb to a maximum of £800 a month under Andy Burnham, as inflation rises to 2.9% in July. PIP rates for 2027/28 are set to be revealed soon.
Energy bills to rise 4% to £1,729 from October
Energy bills will rise 4% from October 1, pushing the annual cap to £1,729, the highest since July 2023, as wholesale prices surge amid US-Iran conflict.
DWP confirms free school meals expansion from 2026
From September 2026, all children in Universal Credit households get free school meals, with annual rechecks required. Expanded FSM covers 500,000 more children.
HMRC scraps 48,000 fines after record appeals
HMRC has overturned 48,189 tax return penalties in 2025-26 after a record number of appeals, with 65% of appealed fines cancelled due to a lack of human oversight in its automated system.
UK tourists urged to seek malaria advice before travelling
UKHSA warns travellers that a single mosquito bite can cause malaria; advises checking TravelHealthPro and seeking medical advice 4-6 weeks before departure.
State Pension 2027-28: £515 Rise Under Burnham
State pension rates for 2027-28 are set to rise by £515 to £13,062 (new) and £395 to £10,010 (basic) following wage growth of 4.1%, under Andy Burnham's triple lock commitment.
Burnley Centre Offers 200 Low-Cost Prostate Tests
Charter Walk, The Mayoress's Committee, and East Lancs Prostate Cancer Support Group fund 200 subsidised blood tests for men aged 40+, costing just £5 each, with results by post or email.
Seven protected groups in Reform's PIP and Universal Credit cuts plan
Reform UK's proposed DWP cuts would protect seven groups of PIP and Universal Credit claimants, including those with terminal illness, severe disability, and major neurological disease, while aiming to save families £1,700 a year by 2030.
PIP claimants face 'much harsher' DWP assessments under Reform
Reform's DWP plans would replace PIP and WCA with a harsher disability needs assessment, warns Benefits and Work. The change could affect eligibility and work requirements.
NHS staff lose 430 million hours a year to admin tasks
NHS staff spend 430 million hours yearly on admin, equal to 220,000 full-time roles. Nine in 10 report harm to well-being. Report urges unified systems and automation.
DWP £429 PIP payment planned for seven claimant groups
Reform UK proposes a new £429.80 monthly PIP/HSA payment for seven severe disability groups, aiming to save £50bn and address welfare costs, according to Robert Jenrick.
Charnwood Health and Wellbeing Event in September 2026
Charnwood residents can access free health advice, mental wellbeing support, and lifestyle tips at the inaugural Community Health and Wellbeing event on September 8, 2026, in Loughborough.
HMRC urges Child Benefit extension by August 31
HMRC urges parents of 16-19-year-olds to extend Child Benefit by August 31 if their child continues in approved education or training; payments stop otherwise.
DWP PIP 'removed or modified' for 3 million claimants
Reform plans to scrap PIP for 2.89 million working-age claimants, with £20bn DWP cuts. Scope and Mencap warn of poverty, while Labour cites Timms review.
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