Blackpool's £300 Household Support Fund for Pensioners
Blackpool Council launches Household Support Fund offering £200-£300 payments to residents in financial difficulty. Check your eligibility and apply now.
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West Kirby businesses threaten closures over parking fees
West Kirby faces a crossroads as new parking charges threaten to drive shoppers away. With 50 business closures already, traders fear this could be the final straw for the high street.
£300 Support for Households Not on DWP Benefits
Blackpool Council offers £200-£300 payments via the Household Support Fund. No DWP benefits required. Learn if you qualify and how to apply for this vital help.
£500 Cost of Living Payments for UK Households
Struggling UK households could receive a £500 payment from the Household Support Fund. Check if you're eligible and apply before the 31 March 2026 deadline.
Solihull Council Tax Support Changes Proposed
Solihull Council proposes changes to its council tax support scheme, with 470 vulnerable claimants facing an average £6 weekly reduction. Have your say in the consultation.
Council Tax Support: Millions Could Be Overpaying
New figures reveal 3.7 million people receive Council Tax Reduction, but many more eligible households are missing out on vital savings. Age UK explains eligibility and how to claim.
Wiltshire Council Mandates Social Housing
Wiltshire Council mandates social housing in new developments as 'affordable' homes prove unaffordable. Discover the policy shift impacting developers and residents.
Council Tax Reduction 2025: Are You Eligible?
Millions in England receive Council Tax Reduction, but many eligible households are missing out. Discover if you qualify and how to claim support worth hundreds of pounds.
Wales children's care costs soar despite profit ban
Welsh councils reveal children's care costs have doubled after profit elimination policy drove providers away. Authorities face £400m budget shortfall and service cuts.
Bristol Council Hides Bottle Yard Studios' Finances
Bristol City Council denies FOI request on Bottle Yard Studios' profitability, citing excessive officer time. Discover why financial transparency remains elusive for this key cultural asset.
Council Tax Explained: Where Your Money Goes
Discover exactly how your council tax is spent, from social care to bin collections, and understand the key reasons behind rising bills across UK local authorities.
Birmingham £200 DWP hardship payments start arriving
Birmingham households begin receiving £200 hardship grants from today. Funded by DWP, these payments help cover food and energy costs. Check your eligibility now.
West Midlands Council Tax Crisis: 10,000+ Face Legal Action
Exclusive investigation reveals thousands of West Midlands households in council tax arrears, with mounting debt crisis hitting vulnerable families hardest. Discover the human impact and support available.
Halifax customers hit with duplicate withdrawal shock
Thousands of Halifax banking customers are reporting duplicate cash withdrawals draining their accounts overnight. The major banking glitch has left families struggling to pay bills as the bank scrambles to fix the error.
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.
Labour urges halt to DWP benefit cuts amid cost crisis
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner demands immediate halt to DWP benefit deductions as families struggle with soaring living costs, warning of devastating consequences for millions.
Coventry Foodbank's Christmas Bear Fights Hunger Crisis
A heartwarming Christmas campaign launches in Coventry as local foodbank deploys giant festive bear to highlight growing food poverty and rally community support during cost-of-living crisis.
Sandwell housing crisis: Council blamed for development delays
Sandwell Council faces mounting criticism as new data reveals a critical shortage of housing developments in the borough, with local leaders blaming planning delays and bureaucratic hurdles for the growing crisis.
Council's £11.5m children's services overspend crisis
Walsall Council reveals staggering £11.5m overspend on children's services, forcing cuts to other vital services as financial pressures mount.
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.
Council tax shock hits thousands with £500+ rises
Millions of UK households are confronting dramatic council tax increases as new rates take effect, with some areas seeing rises of over £500 annually amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.
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.
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 accused of 'stealing' £6,850 from single parents
Exclusive investigation reveals how the DWP is demanding thousands back from vulnerable single parents after wrongly classifying them as couples - leaving families in financial ruin.
Council Tax Reductions for Households Under £27k
Exclusive investigation reveals how families across Britain could be paying hundreds less on council tax - but many don't know they're eligible for this crucial support.
Birmingham's £225m IT crisis forces council tax hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how Birmingham City Council's disastrous Oracle IT implementation created a financial black hole, forcing service cuts and council tax hikes across the city.
Protesters halt Birmingham Council tax hike vote
Chaos erupted at Birmingham Council House as protesters stormed the chamber, forcing councillors to flee and halting a controversial 21% tax increase vote in dramatic scenes.
Council Tax Shock: Two Payments Due in April 2024
Exclusive investigation reveals how April's payment schedule creates perfect financial storm for families already struggling with cost of living crisis.
Half of UK households forced to make spending cuts
Shocking new research reveals how the ongoing cost of living squeeze is pushing millions of British families to their financial limits, with many making severe cutbacks just to manage essential expenses.
Major Credit Score Changes Announced for UK
A landmark change to credit scoring systems is set to transform how millions of Brits access loans, mortgages and financial products. Discover how this overhaul could benefit you.
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