How to access NHS urgent care on New Year's Day
Your GP may be closed on the bank holiday, but urgent NHS help is available via NHS 111 online, the NHS App, or by phone. Find out how to get medical advice and care on January 1st.
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How to access NHS urgent care on New Year's Day
GP surgeries are closed for the bank holiday, but NHS 111 and other services remain available for urgent medical help across the UK. Find out how to get assistance.
Woman drank 4 bottles of wine daily after NYE heartbreak
Amy Deards hid a high-functioning alcohol addiction for years after a devastating breakup. Now six years sober, she shares her story to help others. Read her powerful journey to recovery.
Urgent Call for Families to Claim £500 Support Fund Cash
Households facing financial hardship are urged to apply for up to £500 from the Household Support Fund. Deadline is March 31, 2026. Check your local council's eligibility rules now.
Claim £500 Household Support Fund Cash Before March 2026
Struggling families across the UK are being urged to check eligibility for up to £500 in free cash from the Household Support Fund. Deadline is March 31, 2026. See what your council offers.
Covid fraudsters have 48 hours to repay cash or face fines
The government warns the voluntary repayment window for pandemic support schemes closes on Dec 31. Those who wrongly claimed face 100% fines, interest, and potential prison.
Universal Credit claimants to get permanent £1,200 savings bonus
The Help to Save scheme is now permanent, with eligibility expanding in 2028. Discover how families on Universal Credit can earn a £1,200 government bonus.
Pope's Christmas plea: Show kindness to strangers and poor
In his first Christmas message, Pope Leo urges a global embrace of kindness towards strangers and the marginalised. Read his powerful call for compassion in a divided world.
DWP Home Visits: Who Gets In-Person Benefit Help?
The DWP can arrange home visits to help vulnerable claimants with benefit applications. Find out who qualifies and how the support visit system works.
Car crashes into motorcycles in China, multiple injured
A serious road traffic accident in southeast China left multiple people injured after a car collided with a row of motorcycles. Bystanders rushed to help at the scene.
Claim up to £2,000 in energy debt help this winter
Struggling households can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to clear energy debt. Find out if you're eligible for support from the British Gas Energy Trust this winter.
Wife and lover jailed for 19 years over murder plot
Michelle Mills and Geraint Berry sentenced for plotting to kill her husband to claim his Help for Heroes life insurance. Chilling evidence revealed in court. Read the full story.
Dilbert's Scott Adams Paralyzed, Seeks Trump Aid for Cancer Drug
Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, reveals paralysis from prostate cancer. He pleads with Donald Trump to help schedule a life-prolonging drug treatment after alleged NHS-style delays. Read the full story.
Bank of Mum and Dad Helps 1 in 5 Second-Time Buyers
New research shows the 'Bank of Mum and Dad' is crucial for second-steppers, with an average gift of £81,451. Discover how family support shapes the UK housing market.
Avoid Christmas Debt and Build a Richer 2026
Financial expert Vicky Parry reveals how to recover from festive spending, set savvy goals, and boost your savings for a prosperous new year. Start your financial reset today.
£110 DWP Supermarket Vouchers for Eligible Households
Eligible low-income households in Cambridgeshire can apply for £110 vouchers for Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's via the DWP Household Support Fund. Check if you qualify.
Millions seek church help in cost-of-living crisis
New research reveals millions are seeking help from churches for food, heating, and debt this Christmas. Discover how communities are responding and where to find support.
Help to Save Scheme Made Permanent, Widens Eligibility
HMRC confirms the Help to Save scheme is now permanent. From April 2028, 1.5 million more families, including Universal Credit claimants, could get a £1,200 bonus. Learn how to apply.
Use Tennis Balls in Your Garden to Help Wildlife in Winter
A simple gardening hack using old tennis balls can prevent ponds from freezing and act as a guide for hedgehogs and birds during the cold UK winter months.
Emergency car repair help for UK drivers on low incomes
Struggling to pay for urgent car repairs? Discover three sources of grants and interest-free loans available in the UK, plus vital steps to take when your vehicle breaks down and funds are low.
December 2025 Money Changes: DWP Bonus & More
Your guide to December 2025's financial updates, including the DWP Christmas bonus, inflation data, and benefit payment dates. Plan your finances now.
Reeves declares war on child poverty in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £26bn Budget with major cost of living support and a landmark move to scrap the two-child benefit limit, lifting 450,000 children from poverty.
Budget: Universal Credit claimants may get £1,200
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has made the Help to Save scheme permanent, allowing millions on Universal Credit to earn bonuses of up to £1,200. Find out how to apply.
£120 Free Christmas Vouchers for Families
Thousands of UK families are receiving £120 in free vouchers this winter via the Household Support Fund. Check if your local council is providing this crucial financial help.
FCA Warning: £500 Mortgage Notes Are Worthless
The FCA warns mortgage holders against 'golden ticket' promissory notes costing £500+ that fail to clear debts. Struggling borrowers should contact lenders directly for real help.
Inquiry: Johnson's toxic culture hurt Covid response
The Covid Inquiry reveals Boris Johnson fostered a toxic government culture where loudest voices won, leading to fatal delays and the controversial Eat Out to Help Out scheme. Read the full damning report.
Covid Inquiry Publishes Findings on Johnson's Decisions
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry publishes its findings into Boris Johnson's pandemic decisions today. Read the full report on the 'chaos as usual' in No 10.
HMRC pays £1,200 bonuses to Universal Credit claimants
Nearly half a million low-income earners have received bonuses up to £1,200 via the Help to Save scheme. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim your government bonus.
£150 energy bill help: DWP confirms eligible benefits
The DWP confirms a £150 Warm Home Discount for millions. Check if you're eligible based on benefits claimed on August 24, 2025. Act now to secure your energy bill support.
NHS 111: Access Urgent Medical Help Guide
Confused about where to get urgent NHS medical help that isn't a 999 emergency? This guide explains how the NHS 111 service works 24/7 to direct you to the right care.
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