Parents question funding a second wedding
A mother writes to money expert Vanessa Stoykov about the unspoken pressure to fund her daughter's second wedding. Discover why financial boundaries are crucial for retirement security.
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AI Financial Advisor in 2026: Expert Opinions
Should you trust AI with your money in 2026? Experts reveal the pros, cons, and why it's best used as a 'co-pilot' rather than the sole captain of your finances.
Deadline for £200 Energy Bill Support in Portsmouth
Low-income families in Portsmouth have until January 29 to apply for up to £200 to help with energy and water bills. Find out if you're eligible and what other councils are offering.
Deadline for £200 energy bill help is this month
Low-income families in Portsmouth must apply by January 29 for up to £200 towards energy and water bills via the Household Support Fund. Other councils also offer aid.
DWP Pension Credit: Check £4,300 Support Eligibility
The DWP confirms most Pension Credit claims are processed within 10 weeks. Check if you're eligible for an average of £4,300 in extra support and vital additional benefits.
Pension Credit offers over £4,300 to eligible over-65s
The DWP confirms most Pension Credit claims are processed within 10 weeks. Check if you're eligible for this vital income boost and extra perks worth thousands.
Urgent Call for Families to Claim £500 Support Fund Cash
Households facing financial hardship are urged to apply for up to £500 from the Household Support Fund. Deadline is March 31, 2026. Check your local council's eligibility rules now.
Claim £500 Household Support Fund Cash Before March 2026
Struggling families across the UK are being urged to check eligibility for up to £500 in free cash from the Household Support Fund. Deadline is March 31, 2026. See what your council offers.
December 2025 UK Benefit Dates & Cost of Living Help
Essential guide to December 2025 benefit payment dates, state pension changes, and all available cost of living support for UK households. Find out what help you can claim.
Elderly Veteran Gets $1.77M Donation After Pension Loss
An 88-year-old US Army veteran, forced back to work after losing his pension, breaks down as strangers gift him $1.77 million. Read this heartwarming story of community support.
Sheen's Ex Demands $15M in Unpaid Child Support
Brooke Mueller files a court claim for over $15 million in alleged unpaid child support from actor Charlie Sheen, citing years of missed payments and interest. She demands payment within 30 days.
Elderly couple found dead after Thanksgiving in New Mexico
An elderly couple, Charles and Linda Lightfoot, were discovered dead in a New Mexico pasture days after a Thanksgiving visit. The search involved a Silver Alert and aerial drones. Read the full story.
£70 Food Vouchers Issued Before Christmas in Wakefield
Wakefield Council is distributing £70 supermarket vouchers to low-income households receiving council tax support. Find out if you're eligible and learn about similar schemes across the UK.
6 Signs of Loneliness in Older Adults at Christmas
Age UK reveals 1.5 million older people will eat Christmas dinner alone. Learn the subtle signs of loneliness and how to support loved ones this festive season.
7 Ways to Be a Good Neighbour and Fight Loneliness at Christmas
As festive isolation looms, community leaders urge reaching out to neighbours. Discover simple gestures to support the elderly, young families, and build local bonds this Christmas.
How to be a great neighbour this Christmas
Expert advice from the Good Neighbours Network on simple acts of kindness to support your community this festive season, especially the elderly and isolated.
Money Confidence Gap Hinders UK Social Mobility
New research reveals a stark money confidence gap in the UK, where background trumps income. Discover how it affects you and the vital solutions experts recommend.
£120 Free Christmas Vouchers for Families
Thousands of UK families are receiving £120 in free vouchers this winter via the Household Support Fund. Check if your local council is providing this crucial financial help.
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.
DWP pays £749 for common health conditions
Nearly 1.2 million UK adults receive DWP support for musculoskeletal issues. Check if you're eligible for payments of up to £749.80 every four weeks.
Pensioners use burial funds for emergency bills
Exclusive: One in five low-income pensioners find a £50 emergency bill 'impossible' as desperate older people pull their own teeth and raid burial funds to survive. Urgent government action needed.
DWP £1,085 Christmas Support: Check If You're Eligible
The DWP is providing up to £1,085 in winter support payments to eligible UK households. Discover the five key schemes and check your eligibility now to see if you can claim.
Claim £750 Cost of Living Help Before Budget
Struggling UK households can claim an average of £750 in support via Lightning Reach. Check your eligibility for vouchers and grants ahead of the new Budget.
92-year-old veteran loses life savings in Post Office scandal
A 92-year-old war veteran has been left penniless after the Post Office scandal saw his life savings vanish. Dennis Skinner's desperate fight for justice exposes the human cost of Britain's most shocking financial miscarriage.
Winter Fuel Payment Crisis: 850,000 Pensioners at Risk
Exclusive investigation reveals hundreds of thousands of elderly Britons risk losing vital Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 unless they act before 2026 deadline. Our comprehensive guide explains how to secure your payment.
Man ordered to pay 'pet support' to ex-wife for cat
In an unprecedented legal decision, a Turkish court has mandated a divorced man to provide monthly financial support for his former wife's cat, setting a remarkable precedent in animal welfare and divorce law.
Winter Fuel Payment 2025: Key Changes Revealed
Everything you need to know about Winter Fuel Payments for 2025 - including crucial deadline changes, eligibility rules, and payment amounts for pensioners facing rising energy costs.
DWP Means-Tested Benefits: Complete Guide
Exclusive guide reveals which DWP benefits require means-testing and how your income and savings could affect your payments. Don't miss out on financial support you're entitled to.
Forest support fans injured in train stabbing
Premier League club Nottingham Forest demonstrates remarkable community spirit by offering financial assistance to supporters injured in the terrifying Huntingdon train station stabbing incident that left multiple victims fighting for their lives.
Brother's daily hugs saved sister from suicide
A powerful story of sibling love and mental health survival, where one man's regular embrace became the anchor that saved his sister from the depths of depression.
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