Amber cold health alert issued for UK as temperatures drop
An eight-day amber cold health alert is in force across northern England, warning of serious health risks for vulnerable people as temperatures plummet. Check on elderly neighbours.
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Birmingham Hotels Join 'Ask for Angela' Safety Scheme
Four city centre hotels in Birmingham have adopted the 'Ask for Angela' initiative, offering discreet help to anyone feeling unsafe. Staff are trained to assist by calling a taxi or security.
Birmingham New Street's Festive Feast for Vulnerable
Birmingham New Street station hosted a free Christmas dinner for over 100 vulnerable and homeless people on Christmas Eve, offering festive cheer and community support. Read the heartwarming story.
DWP home visits for benefit support start soon
The DWP is launching home visits to assist vulnerable households with benefit claims. Find out if you qualify, how visits work, and what happens during an appointment.
DWP Home Visits for Vulnerable Benefit Claimants
The DWP is rolling out home visits to help vulnerable people with benefit claims. Find out who is eligible and how the new support scheme works.
Birmingham's Harborne Day Centre to become food store
Birmingham City Council approves sale of former Harborne Day Centre site for a new food store, part of property sales to tackle financial crisis. Read the full story.
Four guilty of raping exploited Birmingham teenager
Four men have been convicted for the horrific sexual exploitation and rape of a vulnerable 16-year-old girl from Birmingham. Read the full details of the shocking case.
Birmingham's Safe Centre for Vulnerable Children Approved
Plans for a new safe centre in Birmingham to house vulnerable children have been narrowly approved by councillors, despite concerns over the demolition of heritage buildings. The facility aims to address a critical local shortage.
Birmingham Safe Centre for Vulnerable Children Nears Approval
Plans for a vital 20-bed safe centre in Erdington to support vulnerable West Midlands children are recommended for approval, addressing a critical regional shortage.
Cold Weather Payment rules for December 2025 explained
Vulnerable households could receive £25 payments this December if temperatures plummet. Find out if you're eligible for the DWP's Cold Weather Payment scheme.
Vandals target property tycoon's HMO in Oldham
Property magnate Liv Cooke says vandals attacked her HMO, delaying housing for vulnerable women. The 26-year-old entrepreneur reports 'No HMO' graffiti in Oldham.
Vulnerable woman died after being left alone in toilet
A vulnerable woman on 24-hour watch died after being left alone in a toilet at a Grimsby mental health facility. The inquest heard of multiple failings in her care.
Electric blanket warning after 37% fail safety tests
UK households urged to check electric blankets after Oxfordshire safety tests reveal over a third are dangerous. Learn how to stay safe this winter.
Two-Minute Shower Songs Could Save Families £200
UK households can slash energy bills by £200 a year by timing showers to two short pop songs. Get the playlist and see how to cut costs as bills rise in January.
HMRC's Self Assessment warning: 'There's still time'
HMRC urges UK taxpayers to file Self Assessment returns before the 31 January deadline. New poll asks if you're an 'early bird' or 'last minute panicker'. Act now on GOV.UK.
Christmas Appeal for 300 Vulnerable Children in Newport
An urgent fundraising appeal launches in Newport to provide gifts and essentials for 300 vulnerable children this Christmas. Donate via the Newport Live GoFundMe page.
Virgin Media hit with record £23.8m Ofcom fine
Ofcom issues its largest fine of the year to Virgin Media for putting vulnerable telecare customers at risk during the digital landline switch. Full details on the regulator's action.
£150 Warm Home Discount for Universal Credit claimants
Millions of low-income households receive £150 Warm Home Discount on energy bills. Universal Credit claimants now eligible for the first time. Support applied automatically until March 2026.
Never Put These 3 Foods in Your Air Fryer
UK households are warned to avoid popcorn, bread, and excess oil in air fryers after claims for damage soar to £80,000. Expert advice on preventing fires.
500-year-old charity backs winter support bags scheme
Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust provides £4,995 grant for winter support bags helping vulnerable Birmingham residents stay warm during cost of living crisis.
UK Households Lose £2,980 in Tax Allowance Freeze
UK households are effectively losing £2,980 due to the frozen HMRC Personal Tax Allowance. Discover how this hidden tax rise impacts your income and who is affected most.
Fix your mortgage now as rates hit three-year low
Barclays and HSBC cut fixed mortgage rates. Over 40 lenders have reduced deals since November. Experts urge households to secure a new deal now before potential changes.
DWP creates new team to protect vulnerable claimants
The DWP has established a new safeguarding unit following a scathing report from MPs demanding a 'deep rooted culture change'. Discover the department's new strategy.
New £49 monthly charge for UK households with driveways
UK households with driveways face a new £49 monthly EV charging cost from January due to the Ofgem price cap increase. Discover the impact on your bills.
2p per mile EV plan for homes without driveways
New government plans could slash EV running costs to 2p per mile for households without driveways by simplifying charging installation rules. Discover how the change affects you.
Two-week half-terms expand, straining UK families
Thousands more UK households face increased costs as schools adopt two-week half-term breaks. Discover the impact on childcare and family finances.
Energy price cap to rise in January, Martin Lewis warns
Martin Lewis urges UK households to act now as Ofgem confirms a 0.2% energy price cap rise from January 1st. Bills will increase to £1,758 annually. Check your tariff today.
UK households face £500 HMRC bill in tax shake-up
Millions of working households could receive a £500 annual bill from HMRC due to proposed dividend tax changes. Learn how this impacts investors and savings.
Energy price cap rises to £1,758 from January
Ofgem announces a new energy price cap of £1,758 for January-March. Despite a small rise, bills remain critically high, sparking calls for government action on fuel poverty.
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.
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