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PIP update for people with anxiety and depression after Timms review
The review team has published its initial conclusions
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Black Country gang flogged prescription drugs online in huge multi-million-pound racket
Everton Reynolds, Paul Billingham, Junior Ranger and Anita Rama were caught for illegally supplying medicines
DWP confirms full list of 12 conditions named in Timms Review ahead of PIP reforms
PIP suffers from systematic and deep-rooted problems that had undermined public trust in the benefits system.
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Prince Harry pictured in Birmingham for first time after losing legal battle
The Duke of Sussex visited Birmingham to meet a group of inspiring young people and families whose resilience has made a lasting impact on their communities
NHS confirms free flu jab for 11 groups of household in England this year
NHS has a guide which explains how you can help protect yourself and your children against flu this coming winter, and why it’s very important.
Aston armed police scene live as officers seal off area
Police are at the scene of an incident in the Westwood area of Aston today
Andy Burnham new rule for PIP households
It comes as the Timms review published its initial conclusion
NHS confirms free prescriptions for 7 groups of patients in England
Most prescriptions in England carry a standard charge
DWP minister breaks silence over PIP cuts - but sparks fury with his words
It comes after the Timms Review filed its interim report - and said Personal Independence Payment is broken.
Police update after respected Alum Rock mosque chairman stabbed in 'failed carjacking'
Abdul Ghafoor was attacked after late prayers by masked men - leaving the community shocked
Andy Burnham new rule for Universal Credit households
Many households can now claim hundreds of pounds more
BBC star health update after 'stroke' - 'stress and trauma are crazy triggers'
The entrepreneur has previously spoken candidly about her history of health issues
Prince Harry in Birmingham to meet inspirational nurse helping kids
He is celebrating 20 years of the WellChild specialist nursing programme helping seriously ill children and their families
Worcester woman, 29, 'gaslit her whole life' despite 'hell on earth' pain
Laura Potts, 29, began experiencing 'debilitating' pain at a young age
Police negotiators in 12-hour stand-off with man who barricaded himself inside property
Police have concerns for man's welfare as he has been in maisonette on Westwood Road in Aston since just before midnight
DWP told to target 4 conditions in PIP reforms after Timms Review
The Timms Review from Labour Party cabinet member Sir Stephen Timms has filed its interim report.
'Starting to feel very real' - Andy Burnham nominates himself to be next Prime Minister
The recently-elected Makerfield MP is the clear favourite to replace Sir Keir Starmer
Two men jailed after police make discovery inside Tamworth loft
Zak Clark, 31, and Carl Pearson, 35, have both been sentenced
Armed police on Aston street amid 'stand-off' at property
Officers cordoned off an area around Westwood Road, at the junction with Tame Road, in Aston, this morning
British Gas confirms 'automatic' 5-year move for all energy customers
All British Gas customers will be automatically entered into the prize draw, with winners selected at random after the final whistle.