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35% of UK adults expect to run out of cash in January

New research reveals 35% of UK adults fear running out of money this month, with over half of those expecting to be 'in the red' by mid-January. Learn how to manage the post-Christmas financial squeeze.

Sweden's Asylum Requests Drop 30% in a Year

Sweden reports a dramatic 30% fall in asylum applications from 2024 to 2025, driven by a government crackdown on immigration. Discover the new policies and their impact.

7 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score in 2026

Struggling with a poor credit rating? Discover seven expert-backed, actionable strategies to rebuild your financial profile and unlock better deals in the coming year.

Amazon blocks over 1,800 North Korean job bids

Amazon says it blocked over 1,800 suspected North Korean operatives from remote IT jobs, part of a scheme to fund weapons programmes. Learn how firms can bolster cybersecurity.

DWP Benefit Payment Dates Over Christmas 2025

DWP confirms changed payment dates for Universal Credit and other benefits over the 2025 festive period. Check if you'll be paid early and what to do if money is late.

FCA plan to double credit unions to fight loan sharks

The FCA launches a plan to expand UK credit unions, offering affordable loans to 2 million members. Campaigners demand a Fair Banking Act to force high street banks to invest and protect vulnerable borrowers from illegal lenders.

1 Million Miss Out on £346 Weekly Pension Credit

Nearly one million eligible UK families are missing out on Pension Credit, worth up to £346 weekly, which also unlocks a free TV licence and other vital support. Check your eligibility now.

Beckhams in planning row over Cotswolds home

David and Victoria Beckham face neighbour fury over 30+ planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds property. Locals accuse them of 'abusing' the system. Read the full story.

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.

Westpac housing scheme applications double

Australia's Westpac reports unprecedented demand for Labor's Help to Buy scheme, with applications doubling as aspiring homeowners rush to secure shared equity mortgages.

DWP's Universal Credit payment reduction powers exposed

Exclusive investigation uncovers the Department for Work and Pensions' controversial authority to reduce Universal Credit payments under specific circumstances, affecting thousands of claimants across the UK.

Chinese student applications to UK universities surge 81%

New UCAS data reveals Chinese student applications to UK universities have increased by over 80% since 2019, with Oxford and Cambridge experiencing particularly high demand as international competition intensifies.

Why I Refuse to Help With Personal Statements

An academic's controversial stance on personal statement assistance reveals the growing crisis in university admissions and why genuine student voices matter more than ever.

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