Pubs face £150m rate hike, bosses demand urgent government action
Pub bosses warn of devastating closures as business rates threaten £150m blow. Industry leaders urge the government for a 'fast solution' after crisis talks. Read the full story.
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New £200 Cost-of-Living Fund for Vulnerable Households
The Labour government announces a new three-year Crisis and Resilience Fund, launching in April 2026, to provide targeted cash support for vulnerable UK households struggling with bills.
Lloyds Bank £4.2m Grants Fight Financial Stigma
Lloyds Bank's charitable foundations award £4.2 million to 66 UK charities, aiming to break down the stigma preventing people from seeking financial help. Discover how the fund works.
New Cost of Living Payments for Nottingham from 5 Jan
Nottingham City Council launches a new round of £98 energy vouchers from 5 January 2026. Applications open for one week. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply.
Charity's 2026 Events Diary: Golf, Treks & Runs
The Sunshine Fund unveils its 2026 calendar, featuring a Crazy Golf Day, Kielder Trek, and the iconic Sunshine Run. Book now to support local disabled children.
New £200 Cost of Living Payments for Portsmouth Households
Portsmouth City Council opens £200 support scheme for residents on specific DWP benefits. Check eligibility, payment amounts, and the urgent January 2026 deadline.
£200 Cost-of-Living Payments Confirmed for 2026
Low-income households can apply for £200+ payments via the extended Household Support Fund in 2026. Check eligibility and apply to your local council now.
DWP announces major pension change for 256,000
The Labour government is changing pre-1997 pension indexation rules, boosting payments for over 250,000 defined benefit scheme members. Find out if you're affected.
Queen Camilla meets BBC's John Hunt after family loss
Queen Camilla praised the courage of BBC commentator John Hunt and his daughter Amy following the murders of his wife and two daughters. Read their emotional story and the legacy they are building.
£110 Cost of Living Vouchers for UK Households
Cambridgeshire households can apply for £110 supermarket vouchers under the Household Support Fund. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim before the deadline.
London New Year's Eve Fireworks Cost & Ticket Info
Discover the budget, ticket prices, and key details for London's iconic 2025/2026 New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out who funds the event and how to watch.
Labour's £13bn plan for zero energy bill homes
Ed Miliband's Warm Homes Fund aims to provide grants for solar panels and heat pumps, potentially eliminating energy bills for millions. Discover how the scheme works.
Martin Lewis: Claim £200 Energy Bill Help Now
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis explains how UK households can apply for a £200 grant via the Household Support Fund. Check your local council's criteria and act fast.
Birmingham £200 cost of living payments arrive in January
Birmingham households are urged to check bank accounts for £200 hardship grants from the council's fund. Applications are open until March. Find out if you're eligible.
Pensioners lose £150k despite 13-year fight
Thousands of pensioners, including Maurice Alphandary, face lifetime losses up to £200k as Labour's PPF inflation increase won't start until 2027. Read their fight for justice.
BCRS hits £2m lending milestone for Welsh SMEs
BCRS Business Loans has provided over £2m to 34 Welsh SMEs via the British Business Bank's Investment Fund for Wales, creating 104 jobs and safeguarding 189. Read more about the economic impact.
DWP: 256,000 to benefit from pension rule change
Over a quarter of a million people in the Pension Protection Fund and Financial Assistance Scheme will see inflation-linked rises applied to pre-1997 pension payments. Discover how the reforms will work.
£500 Cost of Living payments for Camden households
Struggling households in Camden can apply for emergency payments of up to £500 from the Household Support Fund. Check eligibility and how to apply now.
Scala Theatre renovation costs rise by £590,000
Worcester City Council approves extra funding for the Scala Theatre renovation, citing fire safety and National Insurance costs. The £16.2m project remains on track for its 2026 opening.
Union Chief: Gov Must Focus on Cost-of-Living in 2026
TUC leader Paul Nowak urges the Government to prioritise living standards in 2026, warning of political consequences. Survey reveals one in five skip meals daily.
Tamworth completes £21.6m town centre regeneration
Tamworth's £21.65m regeneration project is finished, linking historic sites and creating new spaces for business to boost footfall. See the transformation.
Blackpool £300 Energy Bill Support Scheme Open
Vulnerable Blackpool residents can apply for up to £300 in energy bill support. The scheme, funded by the DWP, runs until 31 March 2026. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.
HMRC warning over unclaimed Child Trust Funds for new adults
HMRC urges parents of children who just turned 18 to check for unclaimed Child Trust Funds, averaging £2,200. Learn how to locate and access these tax-free savings.
Sunshine Fund's 2025: A Year of Fundraising for NE Kids
The Sunshine Fund reflects on a busy 2025 of fundraising events, from a skydive to a coastal trek, supporting disabled children across the North East. Discover their year and how to get involved for 2026.
NatWest doubles social rent loan fund to £1bn
NatWest expands its ringfenced social rent loan fund to £1bn, aiming to accelerate the building of affordable homes and save housing associations up to £50m. Read the full announcement.
Lidl's 100-tonne Christmas food donation for UK
Lidl GB is giving away 100 tonnes of surplus food on Christmas Eve, creating over 238,000 meals for those in need across the UK. Read about their festive community support.
£20m redevelopment for Malvern Theatres set for 2026
Malvern Theatres is set for a landmark £20 million redevelopment in 2026, funded by the government's Levelling Up Fund. The project will deliver a new studio theatre, improved accessibility, and a community amphitheatre. Read more about this exciting cult
Housebuilder's donation aids mental health charity allotment
Redrow Midlands donates £1,930 to Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind for a pizza oven, transforming an allotment into a sensory garden for community mental health support. Discover how this initiative fosters connection.
Up to £8,297 in DWP Christmas cash for benefit claimants
Thousands on Universal Credit and DWP benefits are entitled to a range of Christmas support payments and discounts worth up to £8,297. Discover the key funds available this festive season.
First North East Elevate Fund Deal Backs Newcastle Wellness Studio
Reform Studio on Newcastle's Quayside is the first business backed by the new £35m North East Elevate Fund. The wellness centre will offer reformer pilates, yoga, and sound healing, creating jobs and boosting the local economy.
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