Free School Meals: Complete 2024 Eligibility Guide
Essential guide to free school meal eligibility across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - including universal provision and income thresholds.
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Five groups still eligible for £299 DWP payment
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.
Motherhood's Hidden Cost: UK's Broken System
An investigation reveals how inadequate maternity pay, inflexible working conditions, and soaring childcare costs are pushing mothers out of the workforce, creating a silent crisis in British families.
Parents pay £5,000 for special needs education support
Families across England are being forced to spend thousands on private assessments to secure essential support for children with special educational needs, exposing deep cracks in the education system.
Waitrose closes London HQ for Scottish Highlands remote work
The upmarket supermarket chain is closing its London head office and relocating hundreds of staff to remote working, with many moving to the Scottish Highlands.
Windows 10 Security Crisis: Millions at Risk
Critical security warning for Windows 10 users as Microsoft ends essential support features, leaving systems vulnerable to cyber attacks and data breaches.
Last Chance: 4 Days Left for £150 Free Electricity
Time is running out! UK households have just four days to apply for the Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding, providing £150 in free electricity credit. Discover if you're eligible and how to claim before the June 5th deadline.
New Way to Claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment Revealed
Millions of households can now access winter fuel payments through a revolutionary new method. Discover how to secure your £300 cost of living support with our essential guide.
DWP PIP Payments Increase: Extra £421 Yearly Support
The Department for Work and Pensions is increasing Personal Independence Payment rates, with some claimants eligible for hundreds of pounds in additional monthly support. Find out if you qualify for the enhanced payments.
Labour's childcare guarantee: 100,000 new places pledged
Shadow Education Secretary unveils Labour's ambitious plan to slash childcare costs and create 100,000 new nursery places across England in major pre-election pledge.
Cancer patient's mental health shattered by NHS text
A cancer survivor's powerful account reveals how a single, poorly-timed text message undoped months of psychological healing, exposing critical flaws in how the NHS supports patients' mental wellbeing during treatment.
Deloitte's 4-day week trial boosts productivity 20%
Exclusive: Deloitte's Australian arm reports remarkable 20% productivity surge and significant wellbeing improvements in groundbreaking four-day work week experiment.
DWP Sends £300 Cost of Living Letters to Thousands
The Department for Work and Pensions is dispatching 300,000 notification letters this week about vital £300 payments for pensioners and low-income households struggling with energy bills and essential costs.
Working mums face £4,200 annual 'motherhood penalty'
New research exposes the stark financial penalty of motherhood, with working mothers earning significantly less than childless women and facing long-term career impacts.
Support network transforms baby loss care for Black families
A groundbreaking peer support initiative is addressing the stark inequalities in baby loss outcomes for Black families across the UK, creating spaces for healing and systemic change.
Claim Free Vouchers for Asda, Boots & Sainsbury's
Shoppers across the UK could be eligible for free supermarket and high street vouchers worth up to £140 through the Household Support Fund. Here's how to check and claim.
Foodhub loses tribunal over Egypt remote work dismissal
An employment tribunal rules against Foodhub for unfair dismissal after the company fired an employee for working remotely from Egypt without authorisation, sparking debate on modern work practices.
UK Summit Kicks Off New Conversation for Working Dads
A landmark London summit unites business leaders and policymakers to tackle the outdated stereotypes holding back working dads, championing flexible work and shared parental responsibilities for a modern economy.
Ardern's 'mum guilt' inspired her children's book
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reveals how the universal struggle of 'working mum guilt' motivated her to write a new children's book, 'Whiti Te Rā', about a grandmother's guidance.
Macmillan Cancer Support Fails to Meet Patient Demand
An alarming investigation reveals how Macmillan Cancer Support is failing to meet the surge in demand, leaving vulnerable patients without vital care and support. Discover the systemic issues plaguing the UK's leading cancer charity.
Sales chief sacked after boss spots him working from Egypt
A UK sales director has been dismissed after his manager discovered he was working remotely from Egypt without authorisation, raising questions about modern work policies.
Sacked for working from Egypt? Boss wins £61k
A British sales executive has been awarded over £61,000 in an unfair dismissal case after his employer fired him for working from a villa in Egypt without permission.
DWP Payments: Claim Up To £2,785 Support This Month
Thousands of UK households could be eligible for essential DWP support payments worth up to £2,785. Discover if you qualify for these crucial benefits and how to claim.
30 Hours Free Childcare: Apply Now for April 2024
The UK's expanded 30 hours of free childcare scheme is now open for applications. This guide explains the new April 2024 eligibility rules, how to apply, and what working parents need to know.
Universal Credit Families Win 30 Hours Free Childcare
Major expansion of free childcare for Universal Credit claimants announced, removing the minimum income floor and increasing the earnings cap to boost workforce participation.
How to Tell Your Family About a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is life-altering. This essential guide offers expert advice and practical strategies for having that difficult conversation with your loved ones, helping you to break the news with clarity, compassion, and strength.
Working past retirement age linked to longer life
New research reveals a compelling link between staying in work beyond traditional retirement age and improved longevity, challenging conventional views on when we should stop working.
Thousands missed £299 DWP cost of living payment - check eligibility
Exclusive investigation reveals how administrative errors and lack of awareness caused thousands of vulnerable households to miss out on essential government support during the cost of living crisis. Discover if you're eligible for backdated payments.
Myleene Klass in tears over parenting struggle on Loose Women
TV and radio presenter Myleene Klass became emotional on ITV's Loose Women as she opened up about the immense pressure and 'guilt' faced by modern parents, striking a chord with viewers nationwide.
SNP MP demands MPs be allowed to bring children to Commons
SNP's Kirsty Blackman challenges archaic parliamentary rules, urging for a modernised Commons that allows MPs to care for their young children while representing constituents.
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