Winter Fuel Payment 2024: Dates & Amounts
Everything you need to know about Winter Fuel Payments for 2024-25 - including who qualifies, how much you'll get, and when payments will hit bank accounts as heating costs remain high.
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Ambulance worker jailed for stealing from elderly patients
A Welsh ambulance service worker has been convicted after systematically stealing from elderly patients during emergency call-outs, including stealing aftershave from a 94-year-old man.
FA safety crisis after coach's death at Wingate & Finchley
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking safety failures following the death of 19-year-old Billy Vigar during a youth match, raising serious questions about grassroots football oversight.
Student dies trapped in burning Tesla Cybertruck
Exclusive investigation reveals the horrifying final moments of a university student who became trapped inside a burning Tesla Cybertruck, raising urgent safety questions about the controversial electric vehicle's emergency systems and door mechanisms.
Starmer criticised over response to racist conference remark
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces criticism after failing to immediately challenge a retiree's inflammatory comment about 'people coming into this country' during a Q&A session at the party's conference in Liverpool.
Paramedics' Genius Water Safety Rule For Kids
Emergency medical experts share a simple yet potentially life-saving water safety strategy for children during summer holidays. Discover the easy-to-remember rule that could prevent drowning tragedies.
Step-son's neglect led to pensioner's tragic death
A vulnerable pensioner died in squalid conditions after his step-son, entrusted as his carer, abandoned him without food or proper care in their Kent home.
Pensioner dies in inheritance feud with stepson
A 74-year-old man died following a physical altercation with his stepson during a bitter argument about a cottage inheritance from his late wife, a court hears in tragic case.
Dehumidifier Danger: The 20cm Rule That Saves Homes
Critical safety warning for dehumidifier owners as fire services reveal the deadly mistake thousands are making with their devices. Essential reading for every household.
Toddler dragged by bus in shocking CCTV footage
Disturbing footage shows the terrifying incident where a young boy was pulled from his mother's grasp and dragged alongside a moving bus in a harrowing near-miss that could have ended in tragedy.
London Fire Brigade faces government intervention over safety
The London Fire Brigade is under government scrutiny after inspectors identified serious operational weaknesses, prompting potential intervention from Whitehall to address safety concerns.
TK Maxx recalls kids' swim vests over drowning risk
Parents warned as popular high-street retailer recalls children's swim aids due to critical safety flaw that could lead to drowning. Full refunds offered.
Bingo Night Brawl: Pensioners Clash in Community Hall Chaos
Shocking scenes unfolded at a community bingo evening when a heated dispute over numbers escalated into a full-scale physical altercation, sending elderly players scrambling for safety as furniture flew across the room.
Tesco driver hailed a hero for rescue from burning car
A quick-thinking Tesco delivery driver is hailed a hero after pulling an 80-year-old woman and her dog from a burning car following a dramatic crash in West Sussex.
Most UK Girls Alter Behaviour for Safety, Study Finds
A major new study exposes the profound impact of safety concerns on the lives of girls and young women across the UK, with most altering their behaviour, from avoiding public transport to changing clothes.
Mayonnaise Pan Causes Spanish Cafe Fire
A fire sparked by an overheated mayonnaise pan at a Spanish cafe leads to an unexpected safety reminder from Hellmann's, highlighting a rare but real kitchen hazard.
Fears for missing British pensioner in Costa del Sol
Concerns are mounting for missing British expat David Sillars, 73, who disappeared after leaving a bar in Manilva, Costa del Sol. Spanish police and locals have launched a major search operation.
BBC Warning: Millions Could Lose £218 DWP Payment
The BBC has alerted nearly seven million Britons about a critical deadline that could see them lose significant financial support. Here's how to protect your payments.
British Gran Quizzed in Germany Over Madeleine McCann Tip
EXCLUSIVE: A British grandmother has been questioned by UK police in Germany as part of the Madeleine McCann investigation, following a tip linking prime suspect Christian Brueckner to the disappearance.
Rogue Traders Jailed For £15k Pensioner Garden Scam
A ruthless gang of rogue traders who preyed on a vulnerable pensioner, leaving her garden in a 'terrible mess' and conning her out of £15,000, have been jailed. Read the full story of the investigation and sentencing.
Woman jailed for 'wicked' scam on dementia sufferer, 92
A deceitful woman has been sentenced to prison for a heartless con, stealing thousands from a 92-year-old dementia sufferer by posing as a carer. The judge condemned her 'evil' actions in a case that highlights the vulnerability of the elderly.
Pensioner's 5G mast health nightmare in Shropshire
A 74-year-old grandmother from Shropshire claims a newly erected 15m telecoms mast near her home has triggered a devastating health crisis, leaving her with chronic pain, nausea, and an inability to sleep, in a case igniting the 5G safety debate.
Ukrainian grandmother detained by FSB on bomb plot charges
Exclusive: A 70-year-old Ukrainian grandmother faces life imprisonment after being arrested by the FSB, accused of plotting to bomb a Russian railway. Her family insists she is an innocent pensioner caught in a geopolitical conflict.
CCTV: Scooter pensioner steals steaks after court let-off
Shocking CCTV footage reveals a pensioner on a mobility scooter brazenly stealing high-value steaks from a Tesco Express in Kent, just days after being let off for a similar offence. The audacious theft has sparked outrage and raised questions about justi
Murder charges after pensioner dies in house fire
A woman and a man have been remanded in custody, charged with the murder of a pensioner who died in a deliberately set house fire, alongside serious drug offences, in a shocking case that has rocked a local community.
Winter Fuel Payment 2024: Eligibility and Claim Guide
Millions of pensioners across the UK could be eligible for up to £600 in Winter Fuel Payments this year. Our comprehensive guide explains the new eligibility rules, payment amounts, and exactly how to claim this vital financial support to help with heatin
UK's Most Dangerous Pedestrian Areas Revealed
Exclusive data analysis uncovers Britain's most perilous areas for pedestrians. Discover the shocking rankings for Westminster, Birmingham, Leeds, and more in our definitive road safety investigation.
Paris Hilton Mini Fridges Recalled Over Fire Risk
A major product recall has been issued for Paris Hilton-branded mini fridges sold in the UK. The appliances pose a serious fire hazard due to faulty compressors. Here's how to check if you're affected and what to do.
1 in 3 Women Fear for Life Using Dating Apps, Survey Reveals
A new survey exposes the terrifying physical safety concerns women face in online dating, with 1 in 3 fearing for their safety. Discover the urgent call for tech companies to act.
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.
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