PIP claimants must disclose workshop payments to HMRC
DWP urges PIP claimants to disclose one-off workshop payments to HMRC. Payments are for voluntary participation in workshops testing PIP recommendations, starting mid-September across the UK.
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PIP mental health claims surge past 4 million
Mental health conditions now account for 39% of all PIP claims, with total claims surpassing 4 million for the first time. Andy Burnham faces review.
Burnham government considers trailer driver safety changes
The Andy Burnham government is consulting on new safety measures for drivers with trailers, including voluntary training incentives and enforcement changes, as part of the Road Safety Strategy.
Warm Home Discount £150: August 23 deadline warning
Six million households can get £150 off energy bills via Warm Home Discount, but must be named on electricity account by August 23. Check eligibility now.
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Met Office extreme heat advice as UK hits 38C today
An amber heat alert is in place as temperatures reach 38C. The Met Office urges people to stay hydrated, avoid sun, and check travel updates.
Solar Eclipse: What to Do If You Looked Directly
If you looked directly at the solar eclipse, you may risk eye damage. Learn delayed symptoms to watch for and steps to take immediately.
£500k Tipton Estate Investment Cuts Depression
A £500,000 investment in a Tipton estate has improved lives of residents with depression, according to a new report, with significant reductions in symptoms and increased wellbeing.
HMRC spares 570,000 from penalties as MTD rules take effect
HMRC confirms 570,000 customers signed up for Making Tax Digital, with 436,000 sole traders and landlords avoiding penalties after sending first quarterly updates.
DWP to review PIP claimants' backgrounds before September
The DWP will collect personal background data from PIP claimants volunteering for workshops testing Timms Review changes, with sign-ups open now and workshops starting in September.
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DWP to test PIP changes on claimants selected at random
The DWP will test Timms Review recommendations on PIP claimants, with random selection for workshops across the UK in autumn 2026.
DWP to contact 'select' PIP claimants by Sept 4
The DWP will contact selected PIP claimants by 4 September 2026 to invite them to workshops shaping the future of the benefit. Registration opens 12 August.
DWP Timms Review PIP workshops to test recommendations
DWP launches 15 workshops for PIP claimants to test Timms Review recommendations, aiming for a fairer system. Registration opens 12 August 2026.
Amber heat warning for Birmingham as 38C forecast
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for extreme heat affecting Birmingham on Thursday, with temperatures possibly reaching 38C, impacting transport, infrastructure, and health.
Amber Heat Alert: West Midlands Urged to Take Care
An amber heat alert has been issued for the West Midlands as temperatures are set to reach 30C. Residents are urged to take extra care when travelling, especially the elderly and vulnerable.
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How to watch UK solar eclipse with a kitchen colander
Tonight's partial solar eclipse in the UK can be safely viewed using a kitchen colander, as experts warn against direct sun-gazing without certified glasses.
Avoiding 3 Midlife Risks Adds 13 Dementia-Free Years
A major US study finds that avoiding high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking between ages 45-65 can add over a decade of dementia-free life, with those free of all three risk factors living nearly 13 years longer without dementia.
MHRA Urges Summer-Proofing of Medical Devices Amid Heat
MHRA advises simple steps to protect medical devices from summer heat, moisture, and sweat, ensuring safe operation and accurate readings.
HMRC Confirms £18,570 Tax-Free Allowance After Burnham
HMRC confirms you can earn up to £18,570 tax-free combining personal allowance, starting rate for savings, and PSA, after PM Burnham rules out threshold change.
UK braces for fifth heatwave with 33C highs and wildfire risk
The UK will see its fifth heatwave this week, with 33C forecast. Yellow heat alerts are in place, and wildfires could be exceptionally severe, especially in the east and south-east.
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UK Heatwave 2026: 27 Counties to Sizzle at 36C
The UK's fifth heatwave of 2026 will bring 36C temperatures to 27 counties, with yellow health alerts issued across England.
DWP Data Shows Pension Shift Accelerates Under Burnham
New DWP figures reveal a sharp rise in defined contribution pensions accessed, signaling an accelerating shift away from guaranteed retirement income, with experts warning of 'pension inadequacy'.
Burnham DWP Cuts Update as Labour Members Back Reform Plans
Labour members back welfare reform, with 47% saying the UK spends too much on benefits. Burnham promises a serious approach to DWP cuts.
McCartney Pleads as Stroke Study Reveals Treatment Gap
A heartfelt plea from Mike McCartney to save Liverpool's All Together NOW! coincides with a study revealing a third of stroke survivors skip vital medication.
Students Urged to Get MenB Vaccine Before Return
The NHS is urging Birmingham and Black Country students to get the free MenB vaccine before autumn term, with two doses needed 28 days apart and clinics available on campus.
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A GP explains how to tell apart six common summer rashes, including heat rash, sun allergy, insect bites and intertrigo, with practical treatments and red flags.
Birmingham Subway shut after mouse droppings found
A Subway in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, has been forced to close after mouse droppings were found throughout and a live mouse was discovered in a bin.
EDF's £1m Heatwave Packs offer free fans and energy credit
EDF has launched a £1million Heatwave Relief Packs scheme giving free fans, energy credit and cooling aids to up to 10,000 vulnerable households across the UK.
UK Heatwave: Met Office Forecasts 31C With Amber Alert
The Met Office forecasts 31C in London on Monday, as a UKHSA amber heat health alert comes into force for four English regions between August 3 and 5.
Why we must make a noise about sound pollution
A new study of over 3 million people links road noise to Parkinson's disease, while EU data says noise pollution causes 66,000 premature deaths each year.
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Paedophile on hunger strike at HMP Stafford begged to die
A convicted paedophile at HMP Stafford died after refusing food and fluids, telling staff to leave him alone to die in peace, an ombudsman report found.
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