Woman, 88, moved 121km due to aged care shortage
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.
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Amazon Prime Customers Eligible for Refunds
Millions of Amazon Prime customers could receive automatic refunds as part of a £3.4 million settlement over subscription practices. Check your eligibility now.
CBA criticised for $270m fees and shareholder money stance
Commonwealth Bank CEO defends keeping $270m in excessive fees from low-income customers as shareholder money, while Westpac commits to full refunds. Read the full story.
CBA Boss Grilled Over £270m Fee Decision
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn faces scrutiny for refusing to repay millions in fees to low-income customers. Discover the full story behind the banking controversy.
O2 Price Rise: 30 Days to Avoid £2.50 Increase
O2 customers have just 30 days to leave their contract without fees following a price increase notification. Act now to avoid the £2.50 monthly rise coming in April.
Sky Live closes: How to claim your refund
Sky is closing its Sky Live streaming app next month - here's how affected customers can claim compensation for the service termination.
Millions Owed Energy Credit From Closed Accounts
New Ofcom research reveals energy customers with closed accounts may have significant credit balances waiting to be claimed, as bills remain stubbornly high.
Urgent: 2M UK Homes May Lose £150 Energy Support
Time is running out for vulnerable households to claim crucial energy bill support. Discover if you're eligible for the Warm Home Discount before the February deadline.
£240M Energy Credit Scandal: 2 Million Owed Refunds
Ofgem uncovers massive energy credit scandal with 2 million customers owed refunds from old accounts. Discover if you're due money and how to claim your share of £240 million.
Grandma found dead after care home disappearance
Heartbreaking story of 83-year-old Jeanette Stone who wandered from her care facility and was later discovered deceased in a neighbour's garden, sparking urgent safety reviews.
Halifax Urgent Security Warning For Mobile Banking
Halifax customers face serious security risks with outdated mobile apps as bank warns of potential account breaches and financial losses.
Delicatessen owner slams neighbours over helicopter customers
A rural delicatessen owner faces local fury as wealthy patrons arrive by helicopter, sparking a bitter dispute over noise, privilege and countryside values in the Cotswolds.
Restaurant's savage sign slams 'rude' no-show customers
A UK restaurant's brutally honest sign targeting customers who fail to show up for reservations goes viral, sparking debate about restaurant etiquette and no-show culture.
Bupa pays £1.4m bonuses after misleading customers
Health insurance giant Bupa has paid out £1.4 million in bonuses to senior executives despite admitting to systematically misleading thousands of Australian customers, raising serious questions about corporate accountability.
Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners
Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.
Downsizing Guide for Elderly Parents
Expert advice from Age UK on navigating the emotional and practical challenges of downsizing for elderly parents. Discover stress-reduction strategies, decluttering tips, and financial considerations.
Pensioner's £1,850 plumbing bill shock
A 74-year-old woman from Hertfordshire faces financial shock after being charged £1,850 for a simple pipe repair. The plumbing company's staggering invoice has sparked outrage and warnings for homeowners.
Free Electric Heaters for Vulnerable UK Households
A leading UK energy supplier is rolling out free electric heaters and standing charge waivers to support vulnerable households through winter amid rising energy costs.
NHS hip fracture crisis puts elderly patients at risk
Exclusive investigation reveals how delayed hip fracture surgeries are costing lives and burdening taxpayers with millions in avoidable NHS costs. Senior doctors demand urgent government action.
Queenstown forces Bendigo Bank cash policy reversal
The remote community of Queenstown, Tasmania, has emerged victorious in a landmark battle against banking giant Bendigo Bank, successfully reversing a controversial cashless policy that threatened to leave elderly and vulnerable residents stranded.
Australia's Aged Care Crisis: Human Cost Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating human impact of Australia's failing aged care system, with Greens Senator Penny Allman-Payne demanding urgent government action.
Elderly couple dead for months without coroner investigation
An elderly couple lay undiscovered for months in their London home due to coroner service delays, raising serious questions about elderly care and public service failures.
London gym charges white customers double in race-based pricing
A progressive London fitness centre faces backlash after implementing race-based pricing that charges white customers double what BIPOC members pay for the same services.
Child attacks elderly worker in Kansas City store
Disturbing video captures a young child brutally assaulting a 70-year-old shop worker while adults watch in Kansas City convenience store. Police investigation underway.
British Gas £2,000 energy grants for vulnerable households
British Gas announces £2,000 energy efficiency grants for vulnerable households struggling with bills - find out if you're eligible for this crucial financial assistance.
Australia Post cash ban sparks national outrage
Australia Post faces furious backlash after quietly implementing cashless policies across branches, leaving vulnerable customers stranded and prompting government intervention.
Takeaway customers block driveway daily in parking nightmare
Furious resident reveals how constant stream of food delivery customers blocking his driveway has turned his life into a daily parking battle in quiet neighbourhood.
Pensioner deliberately rams car into elderly neighbour
Disturbing footage captures the moment a 73-year-old man intentionally reverses his car into his 71-year-old neighbour during a petty dispute over parking in a quiet residential street. The victim was hospitalised with serious injuries.
Britain's Elderly Care Crisis: When Will Politicians Act?
As the UK's aged care system reaches breaking point, families and carers are demanding urgent political action. This investigation reveals why meaningful reform is being delayed and what must change.
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.
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