Arlene Phillips reveals guilt over mother's cancer care
Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips opens up about the emotional toll of caring for her cancer-stricken mother for 15 years and the overwhelming guilt she still carries.
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Foster carers face racist abuse in England crisis
Shocking new report reveals foster carers and social workers across England are being systematically targeted by racist abuse and far-right campaigns, creating a dangerous shortage of safe homes for vulnerable children.
Penguin Bar Shortage Hits UK Supermarkets
Britain faces a sweet crisis as Penguin bars vanish from supermarket shelves following McVitie's decision to pause production, sparking nationwide disappointment and frantic searches.
Davey: Halt penalties for unpaid carers in benefits scandal
Sir Ed Davey calls for emergency suspension of penalties hitting unpaid carers as DWP admits systemic errors affecting thousands across Britain.
Carer jailed for fleecing £300k from pensioner
A so-called carer who systematically drained an elderly woman's life savings of £300,000 while pretending to be her friend has been sentenced to prison in a shocking case of elder abuse.
UK Government Confirms Medicine Supply Disruption Crisis
Exclusive: The Department of Health reveals ongoing medicine supply issues affecting NHS patients across Britain, with officials working urgently to resolve critical shortages.
Soap star's dementia care journey: 'I'm his villain'
Exclusive: Actor John Jardine reveals the heartbreaking reality of caring for his dementia-stricken father while drawing on his EastEnders experience as a soap villain for strength.
Tenerife carer accused of elderly financial exploitation
Exclusive investigation reveals how a trusted carer allegedly drained an elderly woman's life savings while her family remained oblivious to the systematic financial abuse unfolding in their relative's Tenerife home.
Kerry Katona becomes mother's carer after bad fall
Former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona opens up about becoming her mother Sue's full-time carer following a serious accident that's brought them closer than ever.
Five groups could claim extra £1,560 from DWP
Thousands of Brits could be entitled to significant benefit boosts including Pension Credit, Carer's Allowance and Universal Credit top-ups. Discover if you're eligible for this financial support.
Step-son's neglect led to pensioner's tragic death
A vulnerable pensioner died in squalid conditions after his step-son, entrusted as his carer, abandoned him without food or proper care in their Kent home.
Global Passport Shortage Threatens Holiday Plans
Brits face potential travel chaos as worldwide passport production delays threaten to disrupt holiday plans. Discover why this shortage is happening and how to protect your travel arrangements.
DWP confirms millions more eligible for benefits support
In a sweeping benefits overhaul, the DWP has confirmed millions more working Britons could qualify for vital financial support including PIP, Carer's Allowance and Universal Credit.
UK's Unpaid Carers Denied Vital Support in Postcode Lottery
Exclusive: A damning new report reveals a 'devastating postcode lottery' is failing the UK's 5.4 million unpaid carers, leaving them isolated and without vital respite. Discover the human cost of the crumbling social care system.
Kate Garraway's £16k-a-Month Care Cost Heartbreak
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway opens up about the immense financial and emotional toll of caring for her late husband, Derek Draper, in a new documentary, 'Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story'.
Carer declared 'fit for work' and handed £1,800 council tax bill
A full-time carer from Wales is fighting a devastating double blow: being declared 'fit for work' and hit with a full council tax bill, pushing her family into financial crisis.
Family fights carer after farmer dies day after wedding
The family of a wealthy 75-year-old farmer has launched a legal battle to freeze his estate after he died just one day after secretly marrying his 51-year-old carer. They have branded her a 'gold-digger' in a bitter inheritance dispute.
Carer's Allowance Scandal: Compensation Plans Revealed
Ministers are drawing up compensation plans for thousands of carers unfairly penalised for DWP overpayment errors. Exclusive details on the developing scandal.
Bruce Willis's Wife Shares Devastating Dementia Update
Emma Heming Willis shares a devastatingly honest account of caring for her husband, Bruce Willis, with Frontotemporal Dementia, revealing the daily grief and her mission to raise awareness.
Kate Garraway's £16k-a-month care cost heartbreak
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway opens up about the crippling financial and emotional toll of her late husband Derek Draper's long illness, revealing immense care costs and a future filled with uncertainty.
Emma Heming Willis on caring for Bruce Willis with dementia
In a raw and emotional interview, Emma Heming Willis opens up about the profound challenges of caring for her husband, action star Bruce Willis, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, and her mission to raise awareness.
Kate Garraway's £16k-a-month care cost heartbreak
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway opens up about the crippling £16,000-a-month care costs and emotional toll of her husband Derek Draper's long illness and passing in a raw, candid interview.
Carer jailed for stealing £10k from vulnerable pensioner
A deceitful carer from Stoke-on-Trent has been sentenced to prison after systematically defrauding a frail 85-year-old woman of her life savings. Discover the full story of this gross breach of trust.
Carer jailed for stealing £10k from dementia patient
A care worker has been sentenced after callously stealing life savings from a vulnerable dementia sufferer, spending the money on fast food, luxury tanning sessions, and streaming services while her victim was left confused and destitute.
UK Beer Crisis: Pint Prices Set to Soar on Hops Shortage
British pub-goers face a bitter blow as a severe European hops shortage, worsened by extreme weather, threatens to push beer prices to record highs next summer. Brewers warn of a perfect storm of poor harvests and rising production costs.
Carers denied £1000s due to flawed benefit assessments
Thousands of UK carers with health conditions are being unfairly denied crucial benefits due to a 'deeply flawed' DWP assessment system, a damning new report reveals. Many are missing out on vital financial support they are legally entitled to.
Care worker waved soiled underpants at elderly resident
Shocking misconduct uncovered as a carer at a UK care home is filmed waving soiled underwear in an 85-year-old woman's face. The distressing incident has sparked outrage and calls for urgent reform in the care sector.
Freddie Brazier, 20, Becomes Legal Guardian to Sister
EastEnders actor Freddie Brazier steps up as legal guardian for his teenage sister, showcasing incredible family strength following their mother's tragic death.
Benidorm's Beer Crisis: Bars Run Dry Despite Tourist Boom
Benidorm's legendary bars and pubs are grappling with a severe shortage of beer, wine, and Prosecco this summer, despite a surge in British tourists. Discover the supply chain chaos hitting Spain's costas.
Bluey Toy Shortage Sparks UK Christmas Parent Panic
UK parents face a festive nightmare as the Bluey 'Keepy Uppy' playset sells out nationwide. Discover why this Australian cartoon character has become this year's impossible-to-find Christmas toy.
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