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Census Data Exposes England's Deep North-South Financial Divide
Exclusive analysis of the 2021 census by Northumbria University exposes a stark financial divide in England and Wales, with soaring energy bills and widespread economic hardship.
FCA Investigates Aberdeen Over Dubai Operations Compliance
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority launches an investigation into Aberdeen's Dubai operations, raising serious questions about oversight in the emirate's burgeoning financial district and compliance with international standards.
Elderly Surrey woman loses £1,700 life savings in courier scam
A vulnerable 84-year-old woman from Surrey was conned out of her entire savings by sophisticated fraudsters posing as police officers in a devastating courier scam that highlights the rising threat to elderly residents.
Girl, 11, sells toys to feed family in cost-of-living crisis
An 11-year-old girl from Telford is forced to sell her childhood toys to help her struggling family buy food, as the UK's cost-of-living crisis pushes households to breaking point.
WASPI Women: 'We Feel Totally Abandoned' Over Pensions
Millions of WASPI women demand justice as they face financial ruin due to state pension age changes. Exclusive interviews reveal heartbreaking stories of retirement dreams shattered.
Lloyds Manager Jailed for £2.4m Elderly Fraud
A former Lloyds Bank manager from Derby has been sentenced to prison after orchestrating a sophisticated fraud, stealing £2.4 million from elderly and vulnerable customers over a seven-year period.
Mortgage Nightmare After Bank's System Error Empties Account
Exclusive: A UK homeowner reveals how a devastating banking glitch left him unable to pay his mortgage, pushing him to the brink of financial ruin and highlighting a growing crisis in customer service failures.
88-Yr-Old Fears Losing Home in Council Tax Battle
An 88-year-old grandmother faces financial ruin and the terrifying prospect of eviction from her home after her council tax support was abruptly stopped. Her desperate plea highlights a growing crisis for elderly residents across the UK.
Pensioner stranded in Thailand after wife spends fortune on drugs
An elderly Australian man is begging for government help after his wife squandered their life savings on drugs in Thailand, leaving him stranded and destitute.
Parents skip meals to afford school uniforms
A new survey highlights the financial strain on families in England as parents sacrifice meals to pay for school uniforms. Experts warn of a growing crisis in education affordability.
Universal Credit stopped over £1.50 debt
A man's Universal Credit payments were abruptly stopped due to a tiny £1.50 debt, leaving him in financial turmoil. Discover how the DWP's strict policies are affecting claimants.
Elderly targeted by garden fraud scams in UK
A surge in fraudulent gardening services is preying on elderly homeowners across the UK. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself.
Gardening scams target elderly, warns Rachel de Thame
TV gardening expert Rachel de Thame highlights a surge in fraudulent schemes preying on elderly gardeners, urging vigilance and awareness.
Students work full-time as loans fall short
Soaring living costs leave university students struggling to survive on government loans, with many taking on excessive work hours just to afford rent and food.
Single mum spared jail for stealing £16k to feed kids
A desperate single mother who stole £16,000 from her employer to feed her children has avoided prison after a judge showed mercy, citing her 'exceptional circumstances'.
£4,500 raised for stranded Brits in UAE
A crowdfunding campaign has raised £4,500 to assist British expats in the UAE facing financial hardship and unable to return home. Advocates call for government intervention.
UK pensioners face poverty as housing costs soar
Thousands of elderly Britons are being pushed into financial hardship due to skyrocketing rents and inadequate benefits, warns a new report.
Better lighting cuts elderly fall risks
New research reveals that improved lighting in homes can significantly reduce the risk of falls among older adults, offering a simple yet effective solution to a major health concern.
Son abandons elderly dad, steals life savings
A 73-year-old man was left devastated after his own son abandoned him at a hospital and stole his entire life savings. The shocking incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice.
DWP urged to scrap state pension age rise
The Department for Work and Pensions faces mounting pressure to abandon plans to raise the state pension age to 68, as experts warn of financial hardship for millions.
Elderly Brits left behind in digital age
A staggering number of elderly Britons are struggling to access essential services due to a lack of internet and smartphone access. Discover the impact of digital exclusion on older generations.
Elderly Parent Scammed: A Family's Heartbreak
A heartbreaking account of how elderly parents are increasingly targeted by sophisticated scams, leaving families devastated and financially drained.
Ponzi gang jailed for £16m elderly scam
A ruthless gang that preyed on elderly victims, scamming them out of £16 million in a sophisticated Ponzi scheme, has been jailed. Read how justice was served.
DWP faces legal action over Universal Credit failures
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could face legal action over Universal Credit delays, leaving thousands struggling to make ends meet. Here's the latest.
UK faces 'tsunami of pensioner poverty' as crisis deepens
Experts warn of a looming crisis as pensioner poverty surges, with rising living costs and inadequate support pushing retirees into financial distress.
PIP claims process triggers severe distress
The Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment process has been exposed as deeply flawed, pushing vulnerable claimants into severe mental and financial hardship.
From stability to food banks: A mother's struggle
A single mother shares her heartbreaking journey from a stable income to depending on food banks, highlighting the UK's growing cost-of-living crisis.
Martin Lewis calls for DWP benefits system overhaul
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis calls for urgent reforms to the UK's benefits system, highlighting the struggles faced by vulnerable households.
Martin Lewis criticises DWP bill recovery methods
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis criticises the DWP's aggressive bill recovery methods, urging the government to reconsider its approach to avoid harming vulnerable claimants.
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