Teacher avoids ban after drink-driving conviction
A primary school teacher from the West Midlands avoided a driving ban after being caught drink-driving, with the court accepting her 'exceptional hardship' plea to keep her job.
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Bank forgives £1m debt for terminally ill cancer patient
Bank of Scotland clears £1,000,000 debt for terminally ill cancer patient Ian Pritchard after his emotional appeal went viral. Discover how this act of compassion brought relief to a family facing unimaginable hardship.
Unseen Photos of Black Britain's Great Depression
A powerful new photographic archive surfaces, casting light on the resilience and overlooked narratives of Black communities across the UK during the 1930s economic collapse.
Census Data Exposes England's Deep North-South Financial Divide
Exclusive analysis of the 2021 census by Northumbria University exposes a stark financial divide in England and Wales, with soaring energy bills and widespread economic hardship.
Girl, 11, sells toys to feed family in cost-of-living crisis
An 11-year-old girl from Telford is forced to sell her childhood toys to help her struggling family buy food, as the UK's cost-of-living crisis pushes households to breaking point.
WASPI Women: 'We Feel Totally Abandoned' Over Pensions
Millions of WASPI women demand justice as they face financial ruin due to state pension age changes. Exclusive interviews reveal heartbreaking stories of retirement dreams shattered.
Mortgage Nightmare After Bank's System Error Empties Account
Exclusive: A UK homeowner reveals how a devastating banking glitch left him unable to pay his mortgage, pushing him to the brink of financial ruin and highlighting a growing crisis in customer service failures.
Parents skip meals to afford school uniforms
A new survey highlights the financial strain on families in England as parents sacrifice meals to pay for school uniforms. Experts warn of a growing crisis in education affordability.
Universal Credit stopped over £1.50 debt
A man's Universal Credit payments were abruptly stopped due to a tiny £1.50 debt, leaving him in financial turmoil. Discover how the DWP's strict policies are affecting claimants.
Students work full-time as loans fall short
Soaring living costs leave university students struggling to survive on government loans, with many taking on excessive work hours just to afford rent and food.
Single mum spared jail for stealing £16k to feed kids
A desperate single mother who stole £16,000 from her employer to feed her children has avoided prison after a judge showed mercy, citing her 'exceptional circumstances'.
£4,500 raised for stranded Brits in UAE
A crowdfunding campaign has raised £4,500 to assist British expats in the UAE facing financial hardship and unable to return home. Advocates call for government intervention.
UK pensioners face poverty as housing costs soar
Thousands of elderly Britons are being pushed into financial hardship due to skyrocketing rents and inadequate benefits, warns a new report.
DWP urged to scrap state pension age rise
The Department for Work and Pensions faces mounting pressure to abandon plans to raise the state pension age to 68, as experts warn of financial hardship for millions.
DWP faces legal action over Universal Credit failures
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could face legal action over Universal Credit delays, leaving thousands struggling to make ends meet. Here's the latest.
UK faces 'tsunami of pensioner poverty' as crisis deepens
Experts warn of a looming crisis as pensioner poverty surges, with rising living costs and inadequate support pushing retirees into financial distress.
PIP claims process triggers severe distress
The Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment process has been exposed as deeply flawed, pushing vulnerable claimants into severe mental and financial hardship.
From stability to food banks: A mother's struggle
A single mother shares her heartbreaking journey from a stable income to depending on food banks, highlighting the UK's growing cost-of-living crisis.
Martin Lewis calls for DWP benefits system overhaul
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis calls for urgent reforms to the UK's benefits system, highlighting the struggles faced by vulnerable households.
Martin Lewis criticises DWP bill recovery methods
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis criticises the DWP's aggressive bill recovery methods, urging the government to reconsider its approach to avoid harming vulnerable claimants.
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