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The Met Office issued an amber extreme heat warning as UK temperatures are forecast to reach 37C. This period of intense heat poses significant risks to infrastructure and the health of vulnerable populations, potentially breaking the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in June.

Summary based on The Independent article

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden confirmed that the government remains on track to conduct a scheduled review of the state pension age. This process determines when millions of people can retire while balancing national affordability against regional inequalities in health and life expectancy.

Summary based on Ledbury Reporter article

HMRC is urging eligible parents to apply for the Tax-Free Childcare scheme to receive up to £2,000 per child before summer holiday costs arrive. This initiative aims to increase uptake of government support among thousands of families who remain unaware of their eligibility for these childcare subsidies.

Summary based on Westmorland Gazette article