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.
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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.
Tory Peer: Reform UK Deserves Voice in House of Lords
A senior Conservative peer has called on PM Keir Starmer to give Reform UK representation in the House of Lords, arguing their Commons seats warrant a say. Read the latest on the constitutional debate.
December 2025 UK Benefit Dates & Cost of Living Help
Essential guide to December 2025 benefit payment dates, state pension changes, and all available cost of living support for UK households. Find out what help you can claim.
Iceland's Richard Walker set to become Labour peer
Sir Keir Starmer appoints former Conservative donor Richard Walker to the House of Lords. The Iceland chairman is a cost-of-living champion. Read the full story.
Sheen's Ex Demands $15M in Unpaid Child Support
Brooke Mueller files a court claim for over $15 million in alleged unpaid child support from actor Charlie Sheen, citing years of missed payments and interest. She demands payment within 30 days.
Venmo service outage disrupts money transfers
Venmo users across the US faced major disruptions sending and receiving money on Wednesday evening. The payment app, with 92 million active users, confirmed it is working on a fix. Read the latest updates.
Research: Upstander Programmes May Not Stop Bullying
New international research suggests school anti-bullying programmes that push peer intervention may be less effective. Experts advise a whole-school approach instead. Read the findings.
£70 Food Vouchers Issued Before Christmas in Wakefield
Wakefield Council is distributing £70 supermarket vouchers to low-income households receiving council tax support. Find out if you're eligible and learn about similar schemes across the UK.
Research: 'Upstander' Bullying Tactics Could Be Harmful
Recent international research challenges the effectiveness of encouraging students to be 'upstanders' against bullying, suggesting it may be counterproductive. Discover the evidence and what schools should do instead.
£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.
DWP pays £749 for common health conditions
Nearly 1.2 million UK adults receive DWP support for musculoskeletal issues. Check if you're eligible for payments of up to £749.80 every four weeks.
Mandelson faces fine for public urination in London
Labour grandee Peter Mandelson is under investigation and could be fined after being caught urinating on a street in Notting Hill. Read the full story and its political implications.
DWP £1,085 Christmas Support: Check If You're Eligible
The DWP is providing up to £1,085 in winter support payments to eligible UK households. Discover the five key schemes and check your eligibility now to see if you can claim.
Mandelson loses museum role over Epstein links
Disgraced former ambassador Peter Mandelson loses his honorary Design Museum position over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Read the full story of his mounting fall from grace.
Mandelson's Epstein links and urination scandal revealed
Labour peer Peter Mandelson was caught urinating in a Notting Hill street after visiting George Osborne, as 20,000 Epstein documents revealed their continued friendship. Read the full story.
Claim £750 Cost of Living Help Before Budget
Struggling UK households can claim an average of £750 in support via Lightning Reach. Check your eligibility for vouchers and grants ahead of the new Budget.
Friend Influence Drives Teen Self-Harm, Study Reveals
Groundbreaking UK research reveals teenagers are significantly more likely to self-harm if their friends engage in similar behaviour, highlighting urgent need for peer-focused mental health interventions.
Mone-linked firm owes £39m in unpaid taxes
A company connected to Conservative peer Michelle Mone owes £39 million in unpaid taxes, raising fresh questions about government PPE contracts awarded during the pandemic.
Starmer's Kent getaway amid Michelle Mone PPE scandal
Prime Minister Keir Starmer retreats to Kent constituency home while Michelle Mone faces mounting pressure over PPE Medpro scandal revelations.
Man ordered to pay 'pet support' to ex-wife for cat
In an unprecedented legal decision, a Turkish court has mandated a divorced man to provide monthly financial support for his former wife's cat, setting a remarkable precedent in animal welfare and divorce law.
DWP Means-Tested Benefits: Complete Guide
Exclusive guide reveals which DWP benefits require means-testing and how your income and savings could affect your payments. Don't miss out on financial support you're entitled to.
Forest support fans injured in train stabbing
Premier League club Nottingham Forest demonstrates remarkable community spirit by offering financial assistance to supporters injured in the terrifying Huntingdon train station stabbing incident that left multiple victims fighting for their lives.
Brother's daily hugs saved sister from suicide
A powerful story of sibling love and mental health survival, where one man's regular embrace became the anchor that saved his sister from the depths of depression.
Tory peer expelled from exclusive London gentlemen's club
Conservative peer Lord Udny-Lister faces expulsion from the prestigious Oxford and Cambridge Club following allegations of inappropriate conduct that breached the establishment's strict code of conduct.
Household Support Fund crisis: Millions face financial cliff edge
Exclusive investigation reveals how the termination of the Household Support Fund is pushing vulnerable families into deeper poverty across Britain, with councils warning of catastrophic consequences.
Lord Dick Taverne: Political Maverick Dies at 94
Tributes pour in for crossbench peer Lord Dick Taverne, the former Labour minister turned independent thinker whose courageous stands on evidence-based policy and nuclear defence shaped British politics for decades.
British Gas £1,700 winter energy bill support
British Gas announces £1,700 financial support package for vulnerable households struggling with energy bills this winter. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.
Mone's £10m Florida escape amid £122m PPE scandal
Disgraced Tory peer Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman snap up ultra-exclusive Florida property while ministers demand repayment of £122m in controversial PPE contracts.
Lib Dem Peer Lord Taverne Dies Aged 97
Tributes pour in for Liberal Democrat peer Lord Taverne, the former Labour MP who dramatically quit the party over Europe policy and served in Parliament until his death at 97.
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