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NHS launches a blood test trial for cancer: 20,000 patients and 200 GP practices
On 4 November 2026 the government announced a trial of a simple blood test to help GPs spot abdominal cancers earlier. More than 20,000 NHS patients will take part.
County Court Judgment (CCJ) for debt in the UK: what it is and how to clear it from the register
A CCJ is a county court's decision that you owe money. Pay the full amount within a month and it is kept off the register. Otherwise it stays for 6 years and harms your credit record.
Child Trust Funds: easier access to savings for tens of thousands
Parents will be able to reach a child's savings directly, without court. Who is affected, how much, and when it starts.
NHS breast screening in the UK: who is invited for a mammogram, and how often
The NHS invites women for a free mammogram from age 50 up to their 71st birthday, every three years. Here is when the first invitation comes and what to do if you are over 71.
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell — a book for the night: the opening, the author and a Norfolk trail
The editors’ evening pick: Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty (1877), a story told by the horse himself and the first great voice for animal welfare. With the opening lines, a note on the author and a trail to her Norfolk places.
Children's Funeral Fund in England: who qualifies and how to claim
The state covers the main costs of a child's funeral with no means test. Who qualifies, what is paid, and how to claim.
GOV.UK Wallet: your documents and driving licence on your phone
The government is moving documents into a wallet app. What goes in, whether plastic is scrapped, and how secure it is.
Diabetic eye screening in the UK: who the NHS invites and what happens at the appointment
Diabetes can quietly damage the retina and lead to sight loss. The NHS screens everyone with diabetes aged 12 and over for free — here is how often, and what to expect.
Flexi Season: the part-time commuter's train ticket explained
Eight days of travel within 28 days between two stations. How the flexible season ticket works and when it beats a monthly.
Extending a flat's lease in the UK: why it matters and what the 80-year threshold means
Many flats in the UK are sold leasehold — a long but finite term. As the lease runs down, the flat gets harder to sell and mortgage. Here is how to extend it.
Energy brokers could come under Ofgem oversight under new Bill
The Energy Independence Bill introduced in Parliament would regulate brokers and price comparison services. The government estimates potential savings for small businesses of more than £300 million over a decade.
AAA screening for men at 65 in the UK: why the NHS invites you for an abdominal ultrasound
In the year he turns 65, the NHS invites a man for a free abdominal ultrasound to catch an aortic aneurysm early. The scan is painless and takes 10–15 minutes.
Pension annual allowance in the UK: how much you can save each year with tax relief
In the UK you can pay into a pension with tax relief up to a yearly cap — the annual allowance. This tax year it is £60,000. Here is who it affects and what happens if you exceed it.
Bowel cancer screening in the UK: the home test the NHS posts you and how to use it
The NHS posts a home bowel cancer test to people aged 50 to 74 every two years. Here is what the test is, how to return it, and what to do if you are over 75.
Pneumococcal vaccine in the UK: who gets it free on the NHS — babies and over-65s
Pneumococcal bacteria can cause pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis. The NHS offers the vaccine free to babies, everyone aged 65 and over, and at-risk groups.
RSV vaccine in the UK: who gets it free on the NHS — older adults and pregnant women
RSV is a common cold-like virus, but in babies and older adults it can turn into pneumonia. The NHS offers a free vaccine to pregnant women and people aged 75 and over.
Whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy in the UK: why it is given and when
The NHS offers pregnant women a whooping cough vaccine — usually around 20 weeks. It protects the newborn in the first weeks of life, before the baby's own jabs begin.
Shingles vaccine in the UK: who gets it free on the NHS in 2026
The NHS offers a free shingles vaccine to people aged 65 and 70–79, and to those with a severely weakened immune system. Here is who is invited and what to do if no letter arrives.
EU Settlement Scheme 2026: how to get settled status and what happens to pre-settled
The EU Settlement Scheme lets EU citizens and their families keep the right to live in Britain. Settled status comes after 5 years, and pre-settled status is now extended automatically. Applying is free.
Warm Home Discount 2026: £150 off your electricity bill in winter
The Warm Home Discount is a one-off £150 off your electricity bill for low-income households and people on certain benefits. In most cases it is applied automatically, with no need to apply.
Council Tax Reduction 2026: how to cut your council tax by up to 100%
Council Tax Reduction (also called Council Tax Support) helps people on a low income cut their council tax — by up to 100%. Schemes are run by local councils, and the terms vary by area.
Railcards in Britain 2026: save a third on trains for just £35 a year
A Railcard is a discount card for British trains: it gives up to a third off fares and costs £35 a year. For frequent travellers it pays for itself in a couple of journeys. Here are the types.
Free bus pass for older people in Britain 2026: who qualifies and how to apply
Older residents of Britain are entitled to free bus travel. In England it starts at State Pension age, while in London free transport is available from 60.
TV Licence in Britain 2026: who needs one and why it costs £180 a year
A TV Licence in Britain costs £180 a year for colour. You need it to watch live TV on any channel and to use BBC iPlayer. Here is when paying is required and when it is not.
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