15 h. ago Baby dies of whooping cough as pregnant women urged to get vaccine

The death is the first fatal case of the infection in the UK this year.

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32 h. ago UKHSA urges pregnant women to get 'vital' vaccine after baby death in 'important' warning

It comes after a baby died earlier this year

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33 h. ago Pregnant women urged to take action as baby dies from whooping cough

The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned mums to ensure they receive pregnancy vaccines after a baby died from whooping cough, with the government warning that hesitancy is growing

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34 h. ago Pregnant women urged to get whooping cough vaccine after baby death

It is the first fatal case of the infection in the UK this year.

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5 d. ago Schools urged to build on success of Women’s Rugby World Cup: 'Something feels different this time'

Surge of interest in the women's game ‘feels like a shift’ and must be capitalised on, says Gladiators star

Politics

5 d. ago Older women urged to check for State Pension back payments worth around £8,300

DWP has paid our more than £100 million in arrears payments for historical errors linked to National Insurance credits.

Economics

6 d. ago Older people with health issues could boost annual State Pension by up to £5,740

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free benefits worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

7 d. ago Urgent hunt for two missing women not seen for months who 'may be together'

The urgent appeal to the missing women, aged 70 and 36, comes after the duo have not been seen for months - and police say the women 'may be together'.

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7 d. ago Police search for missing mother, 70, and her daughter, 36, who vanished from their homes four months and 65 miles apart

70-year-old Lorna Nightingale was last seen in Lowestoft, Suffolk, in February. Emma Nightingale, 36, was last spotted 65 miles away in Colchester, Essex, in June.

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7 d. ago DWP issues 'beware' warning to millions of people ahead of Winter Fuel Payments

Winter Fuel Payments are worth £200 for eligible households, or £300 for eligible households with someone aged over 80

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7 d. ago Urgent appeal to find pair of missing women, aged 70 and 36, who haven't been seen for months

70-year-old Lorna Nightingale was last seen in the coastal town of Lowestoft, Suffolk, in February. Meanwhile, Emma Nightingale, 36, has not been spotted since June.

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7 d. ago WASPI women urge UK Government to ‘get around the table’ to discuss State Pension age compensation

This month marks 10 years of WASPI campaigning for State Pension compensation for millions of 1950s-born women.

Politics

1 week ago DWP urges people to check State Pension age as changes start next year

The increase in the state pension age is due to be completed across the UK by 2028

Politics

1 week ago Crackdown on people wrongly claiming child benefit could save taxpayers millions

A pilot of the scheme saw 15 investigators uncover £17m worth of incorrect payments

Economics

1 week ago DWP urges people in their 60s to check State Pension age before changes start next year

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.

Politics

1 week ago Urgent Matalan recall of popular items as women warned 'do not wear'

The high-street retailer has ordered customers to return seven products over fears they could cause cuts and bleeding

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1 week ago SNP ministers urged to reassure library over censorship row U

The editors of The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht have written to Culture Secretary Angus Robertson.

Politics

1 week ago DWP letters to be sent to nine million people over payment worth up to £300

The DWP has confirmed that nine million pensioners will receive the payment, with the amount varying depending on individual circumstances

Economics

1 week ago DWP payment worth up to £441 if you can provide seven things

Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

1 week ago Influencer nearly 'decapitated' in freak wardrobe accident as she issues urgent warning for other women

An Adelaide influencer suffered a freak accident in Glenelg this week when a fashion mishap almost 'decapitated' her. 

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