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State pensioners told to complete one task on Monday for free £440 from DWP
Birmingham Live
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June 8, 2025
There is a new way for older people to claim Attendance Allowance payments from the Department for Work and Pensions. A new DWP online service will only accept a “limited number of applications each week”. A DWP spokesperson said: “We are...
Liam Neeson left in 'agonizing' pain as he makes health admission
Irish Star
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June 7, 2025
09:30 ET, 07 Jun 2025 Liam Neeson has opened up about the "agonizing" cramps plaguing his legs, attributing the debilitating pain to his hefty caffeine habit. The 72-year-old silver screen tough guy discovered that his high caffeine intake is to...
As the rate of swimming pool closures quicken, @uk_active and @Swim_England ask government for support in the Spending Review
Leisure Opportunities
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June 6, 2025
Job opportunities UK Active and Swim England are urging the government to provide support for swimming pools and leisure centres as part of the upcoming Comprehensive Spending Review. Of the 10 local authorities who have seen the biggest decline...
NHS Trust volunteers give more than 28,000 hours of their time in one year
Northwich Guardian
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The trust has shared this figure as part of National Volunteers’ Week, which is running from June 2 to June 8. The trust has a team of 223 volunteers who have a range of roles including pharmacy runners, hand holders, and meet and greeters. They...
Warning Wales faces exodus of dentists and patients forced to go private
Wales Online
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June 7, 2025
NHS patients will be seen by any dentist available, rather than their regular practice, and check-ups will be moved to every two years in a planned move the profession warned will cause an "exodus" of staff in Wales. More than six in 10 dentists...
World first gonorrhoea vaccination programme approved for Northern Ireland
Armagh I
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June 6, 2025
The Department of Health has approved the roll out of a targeted vaccination programme against gonorrhoea in Northern Ireland. From August, eligible patients, which includes gay and bisexual men who have a recent history of multiple sexual...
The best wellness festivals in the UK to book in 2025
The Independent
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June 7, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
UK and CDEMA Sign renewed MoU to Strengthen Caribbean Disaster Preparedness and Response
Win Media SKN
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June 6, 2025
Bridgetown, Barbados – As the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins, the United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to regional resilience by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency...
Texas leaps ahead with landmark food labeling bill: A battle for health or industry overreach?
Natural News
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July 6, 2025
Texas leaps ahead with landmark food labeling bill: A battle for health or industry overreach? Texas’s Senate Bill 25 would mandate “not recommended for human consumption” labels on foods containing 44 ingredients banned in the EU, Canada,...
Wiegman Asserts England Team Is Ready for Euro 2025 Despite Withdrawals
Times News Global
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June 7, 2025
St George’s Park, England – England head coach Sarina Wiegman announced her 23-player squad for the 2025 European Championship on Thursday, addressing concerns about disruptions due to player withdrawals. With a smile, she confidently stated, “We...
Why KKR bailed out of Thames Water but isn’t giving up on the UK
The Times
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In early April, a team of 20 dealmakers from the US private equity giant KKR headed to Walthamstow, northeast London, for an unglamorous day trip. They toured the Coppermills water treatment works, whose vast reservoir system and pools sprawl...
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Angela Scanlon reveals she wants to 'hit pause' in parenting admission
Manchester Evening News
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June 8, 2025
Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon has revealed why she wants to ‘hit pause’ in a parenting admission. Irish TV presenter Angela was the ninth celebrity to be axed from the competition back in 2023, in a series which was won by Ellie Leach....
Britain backs routine, mandatory eye tests for drivers - as one in four road users have not checked their vision in the past two years
Daily Mail
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June 7, 2025
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 21:00 EDT, 6 June 2025 | Updated: 21:00 EDT, 6 June 2025 The public has backed mandatory eye tests for drivers amid alarm over crashes caused by poor sight. Nearly one in four drivers (24 per cent) have not had an...
What grip strength has to do with brain health
AOL
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Studies suggest that a stronger gripping ability may help cut your risk of dementia. Here’s why. If you’ve ever had trouble opening a pickle jar, you know that it can make you feel momentarily frustrated. Most often, it’s nothing to worry about –...
Terrifying 97% surge in ultra infectious UK Covid variant as UKHSA issues guidance
Daily Express
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June 7, 2025
A new strain of Covid has been discovered in the UK as rates of positive tests have soared 97% since the begining of March. NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant, sometimes referred to as the Nimbus variant, has been detected in at least 12 cases so far in...
UKHSA summer health warning as measles cases surge in England and Europe
SomersetLive
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June 6, 2025
Health professionals have sounded the alarm that "too many" children remain vulnerable to a potentially lethal illness, following a spike in cases across Europe. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has implored parents to ensure their children...
Princess continues to attend royal duties despite health issues
GEO TV
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June 7, 2025
Queen Sonja and Crown Princess Mette-Marit invited guests to an afternoon at Oscarshall during choreographer Jiří Kylián and author Haruki Murakami's visit to Norway," said a statement issued by the royal family on Saturday. According to the...
Millie Bright 'dumps fiancé for married personal trainer' amid England withdrawal: 'Her ideal man'
GB News
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June 7, 2025
England footballer Millie Bright has ended her relationship with fiancé Levi Crew and begun a romance with a married personal trainer she met at a gym in Redhill, Surrey. The 31-year-old Chelsea defender, who captained the Lionesses to the World...
Healthcare rewired: inside Andor Health’s AI revolution
Interesting Engineering - New York
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June 6, 2025
In our latest episode of Lexicon, we sat down with Raj Toleti, Chairman and CEO of Andor Health, to discuss the company’s revolutionary healthcare AI software, ThinkAndor. Also, subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content! Andor...
Jeremy Hunt - Britain's future is bright but Rachel Reeves's tax hikes pose real threat
Daily Express
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June 7, 2025
Sir Jeremy Hunt says a 'dangerous world needs Britain' (Image: Tim Merry/Staff Photographer) Britain has been “down in the dumps” for too long and it is time for us to “get our mojo back”, according to former Chancellor and Foreign Secretary Sir...