Health Minister Stephen Kinnock announces extra £50m for Disabled Facilities Grant in 2025-26, supporting home adaptations. Government vows action despite Baroness Casey's care commission not reporting until 2028.
Health Minister Stephen Kinnock announces a £50m funding increase for the Disabled Facilities Grant, supporting home adaptations for thousands while a major care commission continues its work. Discover the government's plans.
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
A Canadian couple were discovered deceased at their Dominican Republic property by their son. The family's final video call revealed troubling symptoms. Read the full story.
A simple finger-prick blood test could soon diagnose Alzheimer's, offering hope to the 900,000 Brits living with dementia. This accessible method promises faster diagnosis and earlier treatment.
A certified personal trainer shares the exact affordable equipment she uses to build effective home workouts, proving you don't need a pricey gym membership to get fit.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Award-winning property stager Liv Conlon reveals the top interior design errors that sabotage house sales, from gothic themes to X-rated bedrooms. Learn how to create a buyer-friendly blank canvas.
A new survey reveals 60% of UK adults find New Year's Eve overhyped, with 72% preferring a cosy night in. Discover why staying home is the new celebration trend.
Shocking figures reveal only 7 burglaries in London led to a charge last year. Discover the UK's crime hotspots and expert home security advice to protect your property this winter.
An NHS GP urges families to reassess dementia care over Christmas, highlighting key signs that specialist support may be needed. Plan for safety and dignity.
Derbyshire County Council, led by Reform UK, announces closure of eight care homes after sale fails. Over 200 jobs at risk, sparking backlash from unions and MPs. Read the full story.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Discover five new AI-powered property search apps, including Jitty and Mappa, that offer smarter home hunting in the UK. Learn how technology aids searches but why human agents remain key.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
The UK government unveils a major plan to reform end-of-life care, allowing more people to choose to die at home. The move aims to end the 'postcode lottery' and prevent traumatic hospital deaths.
An 88-year-old woman broke her neck and three other bones, then had to move 121km from family after selling her home for aged care. Queensland's crisis sees 1,100 stuck in hospitals.
Relatives of elderly residents at Woodlands care home react with fury as Reform-led council proposes closure. Families fear the devastating human cost of relocation.
New figures reveal 476 care homes in Scotland have closed in a decade, forcing relatives to travel over 100 miles to visit loved ones. Industry bosses warn of an NHS crisis. Discover the impact.
Investigation reveals overloaded power cable caused fatal Bosnia retirement home fire killing 15 elderly residents. Authorities probe potential neglect as manager resigns.
Heartwarming story reveals how TV star Paul Ogrady intervened to save 89-year-old Betty Smith from being forced out of her home of 40 years after council care cuts threatened her independence.
A damning new report reveals that Britain's palliative care system requires fundamental transformation, not just increased funding, as thousands face inadequate support during their final days.
Reform-run Lancashire County Council faces fierce backlash over controversial proposals to shut down care homes, aiming to save £4m annually amid growing elderly care crisis.
A horrific fire has torn through a Bosnian nursing home, claiming multiple elderly lives as emergency services battle the inferno in Gornja Vrućica.
A senior hospice doctor reveals why the current NHS crisis feels fundamentally different from anything he's witnessed before, sharing powerful insights from decades of end-of-life care.
Discover expert winter care secrets for snake plants. Learn how to protect your Sansevieria from cold damage, adjust watering routines, and maintain vibrant growth through the challenging months.
Professional show home installer shares exclusive interior design secrets and money-saving tips that can elevate any UK home without breaking the bank.
Discover professional candle care techniques that will transform how your candles burn, look and fill your home with fragrance. Learn the simple tricks that make all the difference.