30,000 Drug-Driving Endorsements on DVLA Licences in 2025
Drug-driving endorsements on DVLA licences hit a record 30,707 in 2025, surpassing drink-driving for the first time, according to IAM RoadSmart.
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Ofgem Warns on Back Bills Amid Energy Costs
Ofgem warns households to check their rights on back bills as energy costs rise, with strict rules protecting customers from charges for usage over 12 months old.
Severn Trent Urges Water Saving After Record Demand
Severn Trent customers urged to save water after company recorded highest ever single-day demand on August 12, with usage exceeding 2.1 billion litres.
98% of Chocolate Bars Fail UK Safety Tests
A Food Standards Agency study found 98% of Dubai-style chocolate bars sold in the UK failed safety tests, with undeclared allergens and labelling issues prompting urgent consumer warnings.
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West Midlands Amber Heat-Health Alert Extended to Wednesday
An Amber heat-health warning for the West Midlands has been extended until 9pm on Wednesday July 15, with temperatures expected to stay around 30C.
DWP State Pension Age Rise to Cost Carers £182 a Week
A state pension age increase to 67 between 2026 and 2028 will cost carers £182 a week, with 26,000 carers missing out on £7,011 a year, according to Carers UK.
Major PIP Overhaul: New DWP Rules from November 2026
An interim review finds PIP 'not fit for purpose', with major changes expected from November 2026. New rules may limit claims for anxiety and depression, targeting rising welfare costs.
Martin Lewis: Energy Firms Breaking Backbilling Rules
Martin Lewis warns energy firms frequently break backbilling rules, demanding payments for usage over 12 months old. Ofgem bans it, but consumers still pressured.
Ambulances Lost 6,000+ Hours at Black Country Hospitals
Ambulances lost more than 6,000 hours waiting to hand over patients at Black Country A&Es in May, up from 4,841 in April, with Dudley and Wolverhampton worst affected.
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PIP Overhaul: Anxiety and Depression Claims Face Tougher Scrutiny
People with anxiety and depression may find it harder to claim PIP after a review found the benefit 'no longer fit for purpose'. Claims for these conditions surged from 5.9% to 8.1% in five years.
Burnham PIP Overhaul After Review Finds System Unfit
An interim review of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) has declared the UK's main disability benefit 'not fit for purpose,' paving the way for major changes under incoming PM Andy Burnham.
NHS Free Prescriptions for 7 Groups in England
The NHS has confirmed free prescriptions for seven groups in England, including age-based, benefit-related, and medical condition categories, as prescription charges remain frozen for 2026.
PIP Payments Failing Claimants, Timms Review Finds
A landmark review finds PIP disability payments are 'no longer fit for purpose', with 90% of claimants reporting negative experiences, as claimant numbers surpass 4 million.
DWP Confirms August Update for PIP Reforms
The DWP has received the interim Timms Review report, confirming August as the key month for finalizing PIP reform recommendations to make the benefit fairer for disabled claimants.
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Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Heatwave Warning
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham warns visitors to take care as temperatures reach 33°C, advising to bring water and check on vulnerable people.
DWP PIP Reforms: Three Condition Groups at Risk
The DWP confirms three condition groups most at risk from PIP changes after the Timms Review, which found PIP creates barriers to full participation in work, social, and community life.
PIP Assessments Scrapped for Progressive Conditions
The Timms Review recommends scrapping PIP assessments for progressive conditions like Parkinson's, with Parkinson's UK and Sense welcoming the move.
Seven Key Findings from Timms Review on PIP Reforms
The Timms Review finds PIP 'not fit for purpose' with dehumanising assessments, barriers to work, and low trust, as nearly 40,000 respond.
PIP Faces Axe Under Drastic DWP Reforms
A government review finds Personal Independence Payment 'not fit for purpose', with plans to scrap the 'dehumanising' points-based system amid falling public support.
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DWP PIP Non-Cash Alternatives After Timms Review
The Timms Review finds Personal Independence Payment 'not fit for purpose,' prompting consideration of non-cash alternatives to better support disabled claimants.
DWP PIP Assessments Overhaul to Boost Disabled Employment
The DWP's Timms Review interim report recommends overhauling PIP assessments to better support disabled people into work, with final recommendations due in November.
DWP confirms £9,500 pension dashboard change from 2027
The DWP confirms a major pensions dashboard update from 2027, allowing savers to see all pensions in one place, potentially recovering lost pots averaging £9,500 each.
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.
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+.
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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.
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.
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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.
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