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Thousands of people claiming disability benefits for mental health conditions are having their awards rolled over for years without attending an in-person assessment.Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims linked to anxiety and depression are routinely being extended as the assessment system continues to deal with a substantial backlog.New figures show the number of PIP awards that were simply “maintained” reached 7,213 in April, representing a 467 per cent increase from the 1,271 recorded before the Covid pandemic.Official data also shows only around five per cent of claimants now undergo an in-person consultation, with the majority of assessments carried out by telephone…

Grace Kennedy, the Bafta-winning entertainer who became a defining voice of British television during the late 1970s and 1980s, is making her return to music with a brand new album.Titled D-Zire, the record is due out on October 2 with BBC Records behind the release.Her comeback also marks a return to live performance for the first time in many years.Ms Kennedy herself has spoken about what the new record means to her.Grace Kennedy is returning to the stage | GETTY”I’ve been overwhelmed by the response since word got out that I’m making new music,” she said. “This album means the…

The latest Chinese car brand to enter the UK market has come one step closer to becoming reality with the launch of its “maiden journey” to the UK.Lepas has confirmed that the first of its L8 SUVs is set to land in the UK ahead of test drivers in late August and customer deliveries from September.The vehicles, which are UK specification, are expected to dock at the Port of Tyne on the AICC Kunpeng carrier.Lepas is the latest Chinese car brand to enter the UK market and aims to follow in the footsteps of sister brands Chery, Jaecoo and Omoda.The…

Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton, whose career spanned more than 40 years including a decade on Radio 4’s Today, has died aged 68. Stourton, who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014, died on Saturday surrounded by his family, the announced in a statement. The presenter’s friend and former Today co-host James Naughtie praised Stourton’s “warm intelligence and wit”, adding he was “one of the best colleagues”. Another former Today presenter, Evan Davis, said Stourton was “a very important figure for all of us on the daily news programmes on Radio 4”.”One of those people you’re really glad to…

All the goals from the race for the 2026 World Cup golden boot as Kylian Mbappe leads the way from Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland.READ MORE: Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best playerAvailable to UK users only.

The community and the council have joined together in East Yorkshire to revamp run-down buildings, tackle crime and rebuild civic pride in Bridlington town centre.East Riding of Yorkshire Council is working alongside the Bridlington Ambassadors, a community interest campaign, and the community voluntary group Brightening Up Bridlington to improve properties across the town.Together, the ambassadors have created a new Property Pride campaign, which is currently being rolled out across the core streets of the town centre.The campaign is part of the ‘Clear Hold Build’ scheme, a multi-agency effort to tackle serious and organised crime and antisocial behaviour in Bridlington area.…

The Invictus Games Foundation has chosen Daejeon in South Korea as its preferred location for the 2029 edition of the international sporting competition for wounded, injured and sick military personnel and veterans.The announcement represents a historic milestone for the global Invictus Movement, with the Republic of Korea set to become the first Asian country ever selected to stage the Games.Daejeon emerged victorious from a highly competitive international tender process, beating rival bids from Aalborg in Denmark and San Diego in the United States.The Foundation’s Board praised the Korean city’s compelling vision and its partners’ dedication to establishing a meaningful legacy…

Energy suppliers could be given the power to remotely reduce heating output in homes fitted with heat pumps under Government proposals.The Smart Secure Electricity Systems scheme, which is currently under consultation, would allow licensed providers including Octopus Energy and British Gas to dial down heat pump systems via internet connections during periods of peak electricity demand.According to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the load control mechanism is designed to help balance the national grid and reduce the risk of power cuts.Britain’s electricity network faces its greatest pressure during cold winter periods, with officials warning blackout risks…