Free Air Fryers for UK Households in Cost of Living Help
Thousands of UK households can apply for free energy-efficient appliances like air fryers and slow cookers to cut bills. Learn about the Household Support Fund and council schemes.
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Parents' Wellbeing Gatherings Launch in Nottingham
Bridge Builders Wellbeing launches monthly Parents' Wellbeing Gatherings in Nottingham, starting with a coffee morning on January 23. A supportive community for parents of pre-teens and teens.
Open Your Garden to Fund Local Hospice Care
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice urges West Surrey & NE Hants gardeners to join its Open Gardens fundraiser. Help raise vital funds for palliative care by sharing your green space.
Derby's Dandelions Bereavement Support Group Expands
Derby's longest-established family funeral directors, Wathall's, invites people to join its free, award-winning Dandelions Bereavement Support group. Four monthly meetings offer peer support in Derby and Ashbourne.
Surrey's £300 Cost of Living Fund for Disabled Opens
Surrey residents with disabilities or long-term illnesses can apply for a £300 payment from Monday to help with living costs. Learn eligibility and how to apply.
State Pensioners: Claim £2,000 Energy Bill Help from British Gas
British Gas reopens its Energy Support Fund, offering state pensioners up to £2,000 to tackle energy debt and fuel poverty this winter. Apply now for vital financial help.
Coventry Council to debate four-day working week
A Coventry councillor will urge the authority to explore a four-day week for staff to boost morale and save money. The motion will be debated next week.
Rugby Council may ask to cancel May 2026 elections
A Rugby Borough Council panel will decide whether to ask the government to cancel May's local elections, citing a £160k saving and upcoming council reorganisation. Read the full story.
£90 DWP Vouchers Arrive for Kent Households
Eligible households in Kent can now apply for £90 vouchers for supermarket and energy costs via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Support varies across UK councils.
Solihull Council reduces staff by 158 in cost-cutting drive
Solihull Council has significantly reduced its workforce by 158 posts, saving £2m via a paid-resignation scheme. Agency worker costs also fell by over 36%. Read the full financial scrutiny report.
Aldi donates 1.5 million meals to UK charities over Christmas
Aldi UK donated over 1.5 million meals to charities this Christmas via surplus food. The supermarket partners with Neighbourly to tackle rising food bank demand. Discover how they support communities.
Guildford Opera's Norma Review and Local Arts Success
Review of Guildford Operatic Company's compelling production of Bellini's Norma at St Nicolas's church. Plus, a look at Surrey's thriving local theatre scene and Guildford Shakespeare Company's award-winning year.
Charity Abseil & Skydive Days for Palliative Care Funding
Local charity Phyllis Tuckwell announces sponsored abseil and skydive events in 2026 to fund vital palliative care. Take on a challenge and help raise crucial funds.
Free Warm Space Events Launch in Wrexham
The Rainbow Foundation is launching free Warm Space events in Wrexham to help residents with the cost of living. Find dates, locations, and how to get involved.
Surrey Professor Awarded Sir Eric Rideal Lifetime Honour
Professor Joseph Keddie receives the Sir Eric Rideal Award for his distinguished career in colloid science. He will deliver a keynote lecture in April 2026. Registration is now open.
£90 Cost of Living Payments Open in Kent
Kent households can apply for a new £90 cost of living payment from Thursday. Check eligibility for energy or food vouchers from the Household Support Fund.
New Peer Support Group for Bereaved Parents in Whitstable
Amber Selvey, a paediatric nurse from Seasalter, launches 'Together in Grief', a monthly peer support group in Whitstable for parents who have lost a child. Funded by The Evie Dove Foundation.
Full List of Households Eligible for £500 DWP Payment
Find out if you qualify for a £500 cost of living payment from the Household Support Fund this January. Eligibility extends beyond benefit claimants to working families.
New £525 Cost of Living payments open for applications
Hard-up families in Surrey can apply for combined support of up to £525 from Monday. Two separate council schemes offer cash and vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis.
£200 Cost-of-Living Payments Open for Applications
Hard-up households across the UK can apply for emergency cash grants from their local council, even if not on benefits. Find out how to access the Household Support Fund.
Martin Lewis reveals how to slash council tax to £0
Martin Lewis highlights the Severe Mental Impairment council tax discount, which can cut bills to zero for eligible households. Learn if you qualify and how to claim.
Council Tax Break: Two-Month Holiday for UK Homes in 2026
Millions of UK households will get a two-month council tax break in 2026 ahead of new property bands. Find out if you're eligible and how the new high-value surcharge will work.
£300 Supermarket Vouchers for Surrey Households
Eligible Surrey households can claim £300 e-vouchers for nine major supermarkets from January 1. Learn how to apply for this Government-funded cost-of-living support.
Birmingham £200 hardship grants: What you need to know
Birmingham households can apply for special £200 cost of living payments. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim before the March 2026 deadline.
New £300 Cost of Living Voucher Opens for Surrey Applications
Surrey residents can apply for a new £300 Everyday Essentials E-Voucher from Monday 5th January. Check eligibility for the DWP-funded support to help with food and essentials.
Claim £200 Cost of Living Payment in Portsmouth by Jan 29
Portsmouth households on low incomes can apply for a free £200 payment to help with energy and water bills. Check eligibility and apply before the January 29, 2026 deadline.
Derbyshire Pensioners Get £110 Cost of Living Vouchers
Derbyshire council is distributing £110 Post Office vouchers to eligible pensioners and low-income adults. Find out if you qualify and how to apply for the Household Support Fund.
£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.
Birmingham Council House Wait Times: Holyhead Fastest
New data reveals the shortest and longest council house waiting times across Birmingham wards, with Holyhead at 30 weeks and Quinton at 250 weeks. Discover the full list and council advice.
Farnham Christmas Market raises over £9,5k for hospice
A festive market at St Thomas on the Bourne Church in Farnham has raised £9,501.74 for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care. The donation will fund vital palliative care for local families.
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