UK Savings Crisis: Millions Have Less Than £1,000
Shocking research reveals nearly half of UK adults have less than £1,000 in savings, leaving them vulnerable to financial shocks. Discover the data and essential saving tips.
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Major Search at Bentley Bridge Canal in Wolverhampton
Police, fire and ambulance crews launched a major search in Wolverhampton after reports of a person in the canal near Bentley Bridge. No one was found. Get the latest updates.
£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.
Pensioners can claim £200 emergency cost-of-living payments
Low-income state pensioners struggling with bills can apply for emergency cash grants via the Household Support Fund. Local councils are distributing funds to help with heating and food costs.
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.
Birmingham £200 hardship grants arrive in January
Birmingham City Council is distributing £200 hardship grants this month to residents struggling with food and energy bills. Funded by the DWP, here's who is eligible and how to apply.
£85 Cost of Living Vouchers for Shropshire Households
Telford & Wrekin Council announces £85 supermarket vouchers for eligible pensioners and extended food voucher scheme for children, funded by DWP's extended Household Support Fund.
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.
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.
Leicestershire Council Issues £20 Per Adult Vouchers
Leicestershire County Council is providing weekly supermarket vouchers of up to £140 to families facing hardship. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
£70 per child cost of living payments for Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough households with children eligible for free school meals can apply for a £70 voucher per child. The support is part of the DWP's Household Support Fund. Learn how to apply.
£200 Cost of Living Payments for Birmingham Households
Birmingham residents facing financial hardship can apply for £200 grants from the Household Support Fund. Payments are being issued in January. Find out if you're eligible.
DWP: Household Support Fund ends March 31
The DWP warns millions of vulnerable UK households that crucial Household Support Fund payments will cease on March 31, 2026. Find out what this means for you.
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.
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