DWP Support Fund Pauses for Christmas Break
The DWP's Household Support Fund will pause on 19th December, with payments not restarting until 5th January 2026. Leicestershire residents are urged to check eligibility for food and fuel vouchers.
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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.
E.ON's Christmas Energy Fund: Free Fridges & Bill Help
E.ON Energy is providing free, efficient fridges and bill grants to eligible customers facing hardship this Christmas. Learn about the E.ON Next Energy Fund criteria and how to apply for support.
Urgent £200 Cost-of-Living Help Available Before Christmas
Low-income households can apply for emergency payments of up to £200 via the Household Support Fund. Apply now to your local council for help with food and energy bills.
Emergency £200 Grants Available Before Christmas
Low-income households can apply for emergency cost-of-living payments from councils. Grants of up to £200 can help with food and energy bills. Apply now for pre-Christmas support.
Pensioner forced back to work after £25k overpayment
A 63-year-old ex-civil servant faces 'a nightmare with no way out' after being ordered to repay £25,000 in pension overpayments. Discover the systemic error affecting hundreds.
Businessman's health crisis leads to DWP benefits claim
A former headhunter's life changed forever after collapsing with Sudden Death Syndrome. Discover how Paul navigated major heart surgery, a stroke, and financial hardship with DWP support.
£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.
Rotary gives £12k to Shepway schools hardship funds
Four Rotary clubs in Shepway have donated £12,000 to local schools over three years, supporting underprivileged children with essentials like uniforms and school trips. Discover how this community partnership works.
£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.
Tameside Toy Appeal 2025 Launches for Local Children
The Tameside Toy Appeal 2025 returns to ensure no child misses out on Christmas joy. Donate new toys or funds from Nov 10 to Dec 12. Help spread kindness.
DWP pursues £763 debt from identity theft victim
A Birmingham woman fought the DWP for months after criminals fraudulently claimed Universal Credit in her name. Discover how she finally cleared her name after 190 phone calls.
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.
Four-week alert for £200 DWP cost of living payments
Birmingham households are being contacted about £200 hardship grants. The DWP-funded support helps with food and energy costs. Check your eligibility now.
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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