Councils told to give cash payments for household emergencies
Low-income households to receive direct cash payments for crises like boiler breakdowns under new £1bn fund. No application needed. Find out if you qualify.
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HMRC Tax Bill Warning for UK Households This January
Many UK taxpayers face a bigger-than-expected January tax bill. Experts explain key reasons like payments on account and income changes. Check your calculation now.
BBC Traitors Couple Connection Revealed After Banishment
A secret relationship between two contestants on BBC's The Traitors was dramatically revealed following a shock banishment. Discover the emotional fallout and the social media clues that hinted at their romance.
Accountancy Firm DJH Launches Wealth Management JV
National financial planner Perspective Financial Group teams up with DJH in a 50/50 wealth management joint venture, aiming to fuel ambitious growth plans for both firms.
Waitrose Mini Eggs price slammed as 'insane' by shoppers
Shoppers are outraged as Waitrose charges £17 for a 1kg bag of Cadbury Mini Eggs. Prices have soared 46% since 2023. See the full story and price comparisons here.
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.
Warning over dangerous windscreen de-icing hack
Motorists are urged to avoid a risky boiling water trick to defrost cars. Experts recommend a safer, cheaper household item method and explain proper defrost settings.
Government's New Animal Welfare Strategy Targets Shock Collars
The UK government has launched a major new animal welfare strategy, proposing bans on electric shock collars and trail hunting. Discover the full scope of the transformative plans.
iPhone 17 replaced by flapjacks in Christmas delivery shock
A Birmingham mum was stunned after opening a Christmas iPhone 17 delivery to find two flapjacks. Read how the network resolved the issue in time for the big day.
Wealth manager Perspective acquires Prosser Knowles
Chorley-based Perspective Financial Group expands with its 17th acquisition of 2025, adding £400m in assets and 27 staff from Gloucestershire's Prosser Knowles. Discover the strategic growth.
Girl, 9, murdered in Weston-super-Mare home
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after nine-year-old Aria was found stabbed at a house in Weston-super-Mare. The community is in shock.
Widow's campaign to prevent river drownings after tragedy
After Shane Walsh drowned in the River Severn in 2017, his wife Kirsty champions water safety. She now volunteers with rescue teams to prevent similar tragedies and create a legacy for their children.
Man's £1,400 bill after smart meter fails
A Shropshire man was hit with a £1,407 bill after his smart meter stopped working. Discover your rights and the upcoming industry review.
Woman wakes in coffin before cremation in Thailand
A 65-year-old woman presumed dead shocked staff at a Thai temple by moving in her coffin. The chilling discovery halted her cremation. Read the full story.
Mortgage market clash: Brokers vs building societies
A fierce debate erupts between mortgage brokers and building societies as new research reveals growing tensions over lending practices and market access.
£950 Cost of Living Payments from Barclays & Nationwide
Major UK banks Barclays and Nationwide are rolling out substantial £950 payments to support customers struggling with rising living costs. Discover who qualifies and when payments arrive.
Emergency Cost of Living Packs Sent to UK Households
Vulnerable households nationwide are receiving emergency support packages containing essential items as fuel poverty reaches critical levels this winter.
Benefits to £70k/month: The Incredible Transformation
Discover the incredible journey of a former benefits claimant who transformed his life to earn over £70,000 per month through property investment and shares his blueprint for financial freedom.
Alnwick Garden Blooms with Financial Growth & Visitor Surge
The world-renowned Alnwick Garden in Northumberland reports impressive financial recovery with soaring visitor numbers and ambitious expansion plans, showcasing remarkable resilience in challenging times.
TSB Urgent Scam Alert: Millions Must Act
TSB warns customers about sophisticated new impersonation scams as fraudsters target banking security. Learn how to protect your money from these convincing cons.
Cancer patient's £45 weekly nightmare after DWP suspension
A Birmingham mother diagnosed with terminal cancer reveals her devastating financial struggle after the DWP halted her Universal Credit payments, leaving her with just £45 per week to survive.
DWP payment delays exposed in shocking new account
Exclusive: A new first-hand account exposes how DWP payment delays are pushing vulnerable claimants to the brink, with one man waiting months for essential support.
Birmingham Council Sells 1,000 Assets in Bankruptcy Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.
Car Finance Compensation: Millions Could Claim
A major regulatory investigation into motor finance commission arrangements could see millions of British drivers receive compensation payouts. Here's everything you need to know about the FCA probe and how to claim.
Farage's Reform UK spending plans face financial scrutiny
Reform UK faces mounting criticism over its election spending proposals as experts question the party's financial calculations and funding sources.
Midlands fraudster's £1.3m bank scam exposed
A sophisticated fraudster from the Midlands has been convicted after orchestrating an elaborate banking scam that nearly netted him £1.3 million. Discover how his complex deception unravelled.
Birmingham Council Faces Pressure for Financial Crisis Inquiry
Calls intensify for an independent investigation into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse as opposition leaders demand transparency and accountability.
DWP pays £1,700 to Universal Credit claimant after years
A Universal Credit recipient shares their emotional journey from financial desperation to unexpected relief after receiving a substantial backpayment from the DWP, revealing the human cost of Britain's welfare system.
TSB Warning: Cost of Living Scams Target Customers
TSB bank reveals alarming new scam tactics exploiting the cost of living crisis, with fraudsters pretending to offer government support payments to steal savings.
Universal Credit mum's powerful response to trolls
A Birmingham mother on Universal Credit shares her emotional story of battling online trolls while trying to provide for her family during the cost of living crisis.
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