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.
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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.
Victoria Plans 10% Public Service Staff Cost Cuts
The Victorian government announces a plan to cut public service staff costs by 10% to save A$1.6 billion. Learn the details and potential impacts of this major austerity measure.
£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.
£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.
WHO to lose nearly a quarter of its workforce by 2026
Massive WHO staff cuts of nearly 25% will severely impact global health security and disease outbreak response, experts warn. The world faces increased health risks.
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Mahmood unveils hardline asylum shake-up
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces the biggest asylum system reforms in a generation, including a 20-year wait for settlement and enforced family removals, sparking a Labour backlash.
UK's Biggest Asylum Shake-Up Since WWII Unveiled
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils the UK's biggest asylum system overhaul since WWII, modelled on Denmark. The plan includes a 20-year wait for settlement and temporary refugee status. Discover the full details and reaction.
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.
UK asylum support to become discretionary
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping asylum reforms, making housing and financial support discretionary to tackle illegal migration. Read the full details.
UK Makes Asylum Support Discretionary in Overhaul
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces historic changes to UK asylum system, ending automatic handouts. Discover how discretionary support aims to restore control and fairness.
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.
Snap Cuts Crisis: Your UK Survival Guide
Facing sudden income loss? Discover practical strategies for managing finances, accessing support, and navigating the emotional toll of snap redundancy in Britain's challenging economic climate.
Home Office cuts food allowances for asylum seekers
Exclusive: Asylum seekers housed in UK hotels face reduced food allowances as Home Office implements new cost-saving measures, raising concerns about welfare impacts.
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.
UK asylum claims hit record 108,000 - Europe's biggest surge
Shocking new figures reveal Britain has recorded Europe's largest increase in asylum applications, with claims soaring to 108,000 this year - an 84,000 surge from previous levels, creating unprecedented pressure on the UK's immigration system.
Canada's recession budget imposes austerity measures
The Canadian government has unveiled a stark austerity budget featuring sweeping spending cuts and tax increases as the nation confronts its first recession in over a decade. Key public services face significant reductions while households brace for finan
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.
UK Asylum Appeals Surge Overwhelms Courts
Britain's immigration courts face collapse as asylum appeals surge to unprecedented levels, creating dangerous backlogs and raising serious concerns about public safety.
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.
Mother loses child benefit after booking flight but not flying
A British mother has lost thousands in child benefit payments after DWP officials ruled she emigrated to Norway - despite never boarding her booked flight. The controversial case exposes gaps in welfare rules.
NDIS cuts trap disabled Australians in hospital beds
Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding cuts, creating a healthcare crisis and human rights concern.
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.
Amazon axes hundreds more UK jobs in new cuts
Amazon continues its global workforce reduction with significant cuts to its UK operations, affecting hundreds of employees across multiple divisions including its streaming and Alexa teams.
Home Office Scraps Epping Forest Asylum Hotel Plan
Exclusive: The Home Office's controversial plan to house asylum seekers in an Epping Forest hotel has been abruptly abandoned following intense local opposition and security concerns, revealing deepening challenges in the UK's migrant accommodation crisis
Community Kindness Boosts UK Neighbourhood Wellbeing
Discover how small gestures and community support are creating powerful connections and boosting wellbeing across UK towns and villages in challenging times.
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