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.
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.
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.
Supermodel Bella Hadid shares powerful topless images while opening up about her chronic Lyme disease battle and showing solidarity with Palestine. Read her full story.
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.
At 26, Caitlin Magagna battles cystic fibrosis, an invisible genetic condition. Her story reveals the high costs and daily struggles, offering hope with new treatments. Discover her journey.
Loose Women star Olivia Attwood reveals she's been ordered to rest for 24 hours by doctors after a mystery illness forced her to pull out of the ITV show. Get the latest health update.
A mother's final Christmas wish for her children sparks overwhelming community support. Discover how her legacy lives on through kindness and festive spirit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vets warn dog owners about Seasonal Canine Illness, a serious condition most common in November after woodland walks. Learn the symptoms and how to protect your pet.
A mental health expert explains how schizophrenia tragically distorted a mother's reality, leading to her toddler's death on a park swing. A heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need for mental health support.
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.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals the complete list of health conditions the DWP uses to assess PIP claims, with successful applicants receiving between £287 and £737 every month.
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.
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.
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.
Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway reveals devastating financial toll of husband Derek Draper's long-term care, with costs exceeding £16,000 monthly despite ITV salary.
Exclusive investigation reveals how the termination of the Household Support Fund is pushing vulnerable families into deeper poverty across Britain, with councils warning of catastrophic consequences.
British Gas announces £1,700 financial support package for vulnerable households struggling with energy bills this winter. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.
The Financial Conduct Authority faces mounting criticism as consumer complaints against financial firms skyrocket, revealing serious gaps in investor protection and regulatory oversight.
Discover how small gestures and community support are creating powerful connections and boosting wellbeing across UK towns and villages in challenging times.
Former Football League favourite receives overwhelming support from fans and former clubs after devastating terminal cancer diagnosis, with charity match and life insurance battle ahead.
Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline is reportedly seeking substantial financial support years after their divorce, raising questions about ongoing financial obligations and celebrity divorce settlements.
Essential guide to free school meal eligibility across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - including universal provision and income thresholds.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed which vulnerable groups can still claim the crucial £299 Cost of Living support payment. Find out if you qualify.
A deceitful mother who fabricated her children's terminal cancer diagnoses to con well-wishers out of thousands faces justice in shocking charity fraud case.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed crucial changes to Special Rules for Terminal Illness claims, making it easier for those with severe conditions to access vital support.