OVO Energy launches £50m support fund for customers
Energy giant OVO is rolling out a major financial support package, including direct bill payments and debt write-offs, to help struggling UK households this winter.
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Son's Rare Disorder Destroys Home: Mother's Plea for Help
An East Sussex mother's heart-wrenching account of her son's ultra-rare GRIN2B condition, which causes extreme violence, property destruction, and a desperate fight for support.
DWP Payments: Claim Up To £2,785 Support This Month
Thousands of UK households could be eligible for essential DWP support payments worth up to £2,785. Discover if you qualify for these crucial benefits and how to claim.
Cost-of-Living Crisis Forces UK Charity Closures
A devastating new report reveals hundreds of UK charities, including major names like Oxfam and Macmillan, are shutting down services and branches as the cost-of-living crisis bites, threatening vital support for the nation's most vulnerable.
NDIS cuts funding for Geelong boy's lifesaving care
A Victorian family is fighting for their severely disabled son's future after the NDIS abruptly cut funding for his 24/7 specialist care, leaving them in a desperate situation.
Charities: Scrap 28-Day Refugee Eviction Policy
A coalition of over 150 UK organisations is urging the government to scrap the policy that gives refugees just 28 days to find housing after gaining status, calling it a 'recipe for homelessness'.
How to Tell Your Family About a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is life-altering. This essential guide offers expert advice and practical strategies for having that difficult conversation with your loved ones, helping you to break the news with clarity, compassion, and strength.
Suicide Leading Cause of Death for UK Young Adults
Devastating new ONS data shows suicide has become the biggest killer of young Brits aged 20-34, overtaking accidents and substance abuse. Experts demand urgent mental health action.
Man's agonising final moments captured in Westminster Bridge jump
Exclusive report on the harrowing final moments of a man who jumped from London's Westminster Bridge, as captured on a tourist's camera, raising urgent questions about mental health support and public safety.
Thousands missed £299 DWP cost of living payment - check eligibility
Exclusive investigation reveals how administrative errors and lack of awareness caused thousands of vulnerable households to miss out on essential government support during the cost of living crisis. Discover if you're eligible for backdated payments.
Sussex NHS Trust Placed Under 'Enhanced Support' Amid Crisis
The NHS Sussex integrated care board has been escalated to 'tier 2' oversight following a review that uncovered significant failings in its leadership and culture, raising serious concerns for health services across Brighton and East Sussex.
NI political stalemate cripples cost of living response
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long warns that Northern Ireland's political paralysis is crippling efforts to support struggling families amidst soaring energy and food prices, with no Stormont Executive in sight.
Energy firm giving away FREE electric heaters to customers
A major UK energy supplier is offering free electric heaters and a £50 credit to thousands of vulnerable households. Here's who qualifies and how to apply before the cold weather sets in.
UK Fathers' Suicide Rates Soar in National Crisis
Exclusive: New figures expose a devastating surge in suicide rates among British fathers, prompting urgent calls for a radical overhaul of the UK's perinatal mental health support.
Macmillan Report Exposes UK Cancer Care Crisis
A devastating report from Macmillan Cancer Support exposes a deepening crisis in UK cancer care, with millions facing agonising treatment delays, a postcode lottery of support, and severe financial hardship.
Son's window plunge after mum's terminal cancer news
A family is torn apart after a devastated son throws himself from a third-floor window moments after learning his mother's terminal cancer diagnosis. The harrowing incident in Westminster reveals a story of profound grief and a desperate plea for mental h
150,000 Brits Miss Out on £150 Energy Bill Discount
Shocking new figures reveal a massive £23 million in government support for energy bills is going unclaimed. Find out if you're eligible for the Warm Home Discount and how to apply before it's too late.
UK Family's Lisbon Nightmare: Foreign Office Failure
A British family's dream move to Portugal turns into a bureaucratic crisis as the Foreign Office faces heavy criticism for its lack of support, leaving them stranded and their savings wiped out.
Bullied Teen Failed By 277-Day NHS Mental Health Wait
A brave teenager's harrowing story of surviving a brutal school beating, only to be failed by crippling NHS mental health waiting lists. His family's fight for care exposes a national crisis.
Mother: NHS turned away my suicidal daughter
Exclusive: A heartbroken mother reveals how her suicidal 21-year-old daughter was denied urgent mental health support by the NHS, sparking outrage and calls for systemic reform.
NHS Cancer Crisis: 30,000 Patients Face Treatment Delays
Macmillan Cancer Support reveals a stark postcode lottery in NHS cancer care, with nearly 30,000 patients waiting over two months to start treatment. Experts warn of dire consequences for survival rates.
NHS Cancer Care Crisis: Macmillan Warns of Dangerous Delays
Macmillan Cancer Support issues an urgent warning that NHS cancer services in England are failing to meet targets, with record numbers of patients facing dangerous treatment delays. The charity calls for immediate government action to address the growing
Free School Meals 2024: Full Eligibility Guide
Millions of families across England are missing out on vital free school meal support. Our definitive 2024 guide breaks down the eligibility rules, how to apply, and why so many children are going hungry despite the cost of living crisis.
Uganda's dementia crisis exposes global elderly care failures
Exclusive investigation reveals how Ugandan families face devastating dementia crisis without government support, as UK's NHS faces parallel challenges in geriatric care.
France's Debt Crisis Threatens Government Collapse
Exclusive analysis reveals how France's spiralling debt crisis threatens to topple the government and force brutal austerity measures, echoing the worst days of the Eurozone crisis.
Reeves: Labour's £1.1bn childcare revolution
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces transformative Labour plan to fund nursery places for over 100,000 children, tackling Britain's childcare crisis head-on.
Labrador's touching routine helps owner with dementia
An incredible story of a loyal Labrador who uses a unique daily routine to comfort his owner living with dementia. This unbreakable bond showcases the profound healing power of pets.
Teacher's Mental Health: Missed 'Red Flags' Before Tragedy
An inquest into the death of teacher Robin Westman uncovers a series of missed mental health warnings, sparking urgent calls for better support systems in UK schools.
Ex-Homelessness Worker Now Sleeping Rough in Manchester
A former homelessness support worker from Manchester reveals his devastating journey from helping the vulnerable to becoming homeless himself, exposing the UK's growing housing crisis.
Vulnerable at risk as UK housing support slashed
Charities sound the alarm as government cuts to housing vouchers and soaring rents threaten to leave thousands of vulnerable Britons, including families and the elderly, without a home. A perfect storm of policy failure and economic pressure is pushing th
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