Met Office Warns: Switch Off 4 Items Before Monday
The Met Office issues an amber alert for power cuts from Monday as a heatwave brings 34C highs. Households urged to switch off appliances like irons and ovens.
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Open Water Swimming Safety Tips for Summer
Discover essential safety tips for open water swimming, from choosing the right gear to understanding your limits. Stay safe while enjoying nature's cool dips.
Norwich Wood Burner Rules Approved with Fines Up to £1,000
Norwich expands smoke control areas, fining households up to £1,000 for burning wrong fuel or emitting visible smoke from log burners.
Medicine Shortages Risk Patient Safety, Pharmacists Warn
Pharmacists warn that worsening medicine shortages across the UK pose a 'serious risk' to patient safety, with common drugs like painkillers, antibiotics, and blood pressure treatments running low, affecting conditions from epilepsy to diabetes.
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Tamworth Among Towns Most Likely to Smoke Themselves to Death
Tamworth ranks fourth in England for adult smoking rates at 19.1%, according to new analysis by nicotine experts Ecigone using official health data.
DVLA Warning: Drivers Over 70 Must Renew Licence
The DVLA warns drivers over 70 to renew their licence every three years. Online renewal is quick and secure, with many praising the easy process.
Free NHS Prescriptions for Over-60s May End
Proposal to scrap free NHS prescriptions for over-60s and align with state pension age as PIP claims hit four million, sparking debate on benefits sustainability.
Monitor Riser: Improve Home Office Posture and Desk Space
Discover how a monitor riser can enhance your home office setup, improve posture, and organise your desk. Expert tips and product recommendations.
HMRC Ends Tax Relief on Pension Contributions for Over-75s
HMRC is stopping tax relief on personal pension contributions for state pensioners once they turn 75, affecting many pension schemes and death benefits.
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Over 75s Get Free BBC TV Licence with Pension Credit
State pensioners aged 75+ can get a free BBC TV licence if they receive Pension Credit. Learn eligibility, application steps, and discounts for the blind.
£17 Monthly Cut for Some State Pensioners Confirmed
Over-65s with incomes over £35,000 will see their state pension reduced by £17 a month due to new Winter Fuel Payment rules announced by Rachel Reeves.
Measles Warning: Virus Sweeps Europe, Travelers Urged to Vaccinate
Nearly 1,000 measles cases reported in EU from January to April 2026. UK has over 700 cases. Authorities urge MMR vaccination before travel.
HMRC Error Overcharges Millions of Pensioners by £5 Each
HMRC overcharged 8.7 million pensioners an average of £5 each due to a state pension triple lock miscalculation, totaling £43.5 million wrongly collected.
Solihull Hospital UTC Could Be Upgraded After NHS Review
Solihull Hospital's urgent treatment centre could be upgraded to meet national standards after an NHS review, with plans to extend hours and accept ambulance arrivals.
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Summer Holiday Tips for Pet Owners Using Furbo
Discover how Furbo can help pet owners keep their dogs safe and entertained during summer holidays, with tips on heat safety, hydration, and more.
Campaigners Warn Against Welfare Cuts for Defence
Campaigners urge the Labour government to protect benefits claimants from cuts, warning that slashing welfare for defence spending will make millions less safe.
How EV Drivers Can Keep Charging Costs Low Ahead of Price Hike
Electric vehicle drivers are advised on how to keep charging costs low as the energy price cap is set to increase by 13% from July 1, 2026.
MenB Vaccine for One Million Students Starting University
Around one million Year 13 students and young adults under 25 heading to university this autumn will be offered a meningococcal B vaccination to protect against serious illness.
Hospital Saves Thousands Via Walking Aid Return Scheme
Good Hope Hospital in Birmingham saved over £8,000 in a year by reusing returned walking aids like frames and crutches, also cutting carbon emissions by 12.54 tonnes.
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Wolverhampton Tops UK Obesity Healthcare Pressure List
New data reveals Wolverhampton faces the greatest obesity-related healthcare pressures in the UK, with high rates of hospital admissions and related conditions.
Labour Weighs Mandatory Alcohol Locks for Repeat Drink-Drivers
Labour is examining making alcohol interlock devices compulsory for repeat drink-driving offenders in England, as confirmed by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.
Survey Reveals Why People Don't Give Blood in Birmingham
A new survey uncovers that many people in Birmingham avoid donating blood because they have never been asked. The findings aim to increase donor numbers.
TUC Urges Emergency Energy Tariff to Save Households £559
The TUC calls on the Labour government to introduce an emergency social tariff, cutting energy bills by up to £559 for low-income households, funded by a windfall tax on banks.
DWP urged to make four key changes to PIP for disabled claimants
The MS Society calls for four changes to PIP: follow Scotland, end compulsory reassessments, scrap the 20-metre rule, and recognise fluctuating symptoms.
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DWP Urged to End 20-Metre Rule for PIP Mobility Support
The MS Society calls on the DWP to scrap the 20-metre rule for PIP, arguing it creates a 'punitive cliff edge' that excludes many with compromised mobility from higher rate support.
Men Delay Medical Help: Study
A new study reveals that nearly half of men postpone seeking medical help, risking serious health issues. Experts urge early intervention.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter 12 years on
Ozekell Empire, 42, pleaded guilty to manslaughter of Andrea Carr, 23, in 2014. He had schizophrenia and was unfit for trial until now.
HMRC Wrongly Chases UK Households for Tax Returns
HMRC is reportedly chasing UK households for tax returns they don't owe, with a 93-year-old terminally ill taxpayer being harassed despite having already paid.
3.8M PIP Claimants Ignore DWP Review Call for Evidence
Only 15,000 of 3.8 million PIP claimants responded to the Timms Review, as DWP explores cuts to Personal Independence Payment.
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Wealthy Pensioners Face £9,320 HMRC Tax Bills
Well-off state pensioners are set to receive HMRC tax bills demanding £9,320, as analysis shows they pay £4,262 more tax than five years ago for a comfortable retirement.
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