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Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton explains his 'practical' approach to tackling child poverty, defending his relationship with government ministers. Read his full Q&A.
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton explains his 'practical' approach to tackling child poverty, defending his relationship with government ministers. Read his full Q&A.
Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington reveals her emotional struggle during a 'rainbow pregnancy' after loss, sharing the coping strategies that have helped her. Read her heartfelt story.
Shoppers are racing to snap up the popular Nobody's Child Blue V-Neck Relaxed Cardigan, now reduced to £39 in the Boxing Day sales. The 'lovely' knit has drawn rave reviews for its style and softness.
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer, yet a third of cases are undiagnosed. Learn the key signs that differ from normal forgetfulness and why early action is crucial for support.
DIY experts reveal how adding secondary acrylic glazing can dramatically cut heat loss and reduce heating costs this winter. Discover the affordable, quick-fix solution.
Over 100,000 UK families will no longer need to file a self-assessment tax return to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge. The new HMRC system collects it via PAYE. Find out if you're affected.
A Nottingham mum-of-three will see her Universal Credit rise to £32,480 a year after Labour scraps the two-child benefit cap. She says the change will make her 'big family dream' a reality.
A Welsh family will see their Universal Credit rise to £2,770 a month after Labour's Budget scrapped the two-child limit. Discover how the change impacts 560,000 families.
The DWP's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap is sparking debate. Parents on Universal Credit share their stories of receiving up to £1,590 monthly. Read the full reaction.
Lisa Murray-Lang, 49, honoured her late hamster Spud with a £1 Birmingham billboard and a £3.5k trip to scatter his ashes in Hawaii. See the touching story.
The Labour government abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, a move hailed to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately. Read the full story.
A Liverpool mum, once 22 stone, lost 13 stone after her dad gifted her Mounjaro jabs for Christmas. Read her incredible weight loss journey and transformation.
Staff and patients at Cygnet Maple House in East Bridgford present a cheque for £2,068.24 to baby loss charity 4Louis after a year of dedicated fundraising and volunteering.
Avi Krishnan, 13 from Pinner, sees the world in shades of grey due to achromatopsia. His family supports Fight for Sight's Christmas appeal to fund sight loss research and gene therapy trials.
HMRC urges UK parents to check eligibility for backdated Child Benefit payments worth up to £2,500. Act before the mid-January deadline to secure this vital financial support.
Taskmaster host Greg Davies opens up about shedding three stone with diabetes drug Ozempic following a stark GP warning. Read his candid health journey.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC's anti-fraud pilot wrongly stopped child benefit for 60% of targeted families. Discover the full scale of the government's admission.
Health experts issue a stark warning against reusing needles for weight loss injections, a dangerous microdosing trend that significantly increases infection risk and other serious complications.
HMRC urges UK households earning under £80,000 to check Child Benefit eligibility. You could be missing out on over £1,300 per child. Act now.
Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse candidly discussed her perimenopause symptoms, including memory lapses, during the live show. Discover her proactive health approach.
Discover how a new 30-minute tai chi walking routine from the Simple app offers a low-intensity path to fitness and fat loss, backed by science and user success stories.
Major welfare reform sees two-child benefit limit axed, lifting thousands of Birmingham children from poverty. Hundreds of pounds extra monthly for larger families from April.
The UK Government has launched its most significant child poverty plan in years, aiming to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include lifting the two-child benefit cap and tackling temporary accommodation. Read the full details.
A new NSPCC poll reveals over 60% of adults fear increased child abuse risk at Christmas due to financial stress and alcohol. Learn the warning signs and how to help.
The government's landmark Child Poverty Strategy promises to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include scrapping the two-child benefit cap and ending unlawful B&B placements.
The DWP is abolishing the two-child limit for seven benefits, yet one in five affected households will not see full relief due to the persisting benefit cap. Discover the impact.
Fast food chain Leon faces potential site closures following an £8 million pre-tax loss. Founder John Vincent outlines a major overhaul to return to its core values and become 'Earth's favourite fast food'.
Comedian Peter Kay has opened up about his lifelong battle with weight loss, sharing funny stories of failed diets and awkward gym encounters in a candid Radio 2 interview.
Nutritionist Emmy Clinton reveals why drinking 300ml of warm water before breakfast can kickstart metabolism, curb hunger, and support weight management. Try this easy morning habit today!
UK parents could receive £173 or more monthly from HMRC Child Benefit. Check your eligibility for children under 16 or in approved education. Claim what you're owed today.