December 2025 UK Benefit Dates & Cost of Living Help
Essential guide to December 2025 benefit payment dates, state pension changes, and all available cost of living support for UK households. Find out what help you can claim.
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Off-grid family reunited for Christmas after local's kind act
An Australian mother and her British husband, whose children were taken into care in Italy, will spend Christmas together after a local offered them a home. Read their incredible story of community support.
Helpline for Missing Children Raises £100,000
The Independent's SafeCall campaign has raised £100,000 to fund a confidential helpline for missing children. Over 72,000 children vanish in the UK each year. Support the appeal to help them find a lifeline.
Sheen's Ex Demands $15M in Unpaid Child Support
Brooke Mueller files a court claim for over $15 million in alleged unpaid child support from actor Charlie Sheen, citing years of missed payments and interest. She demands payment within 30 days.
Labour's child poverty plan targets 550,000 children
The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.
£70 Food Vouchers Issued Before Christmas in Wakefield
Wakefield Council is distributing £70 supermarket vouchers to low-income households receiving council tax support. Find out if you're eligible and learn about similar schemes across the UK.
HMRC £897 alert for backdated Child Benefit claims
HMRC urges UK families to claim up to £897 per child in backdated Child Benefit. Learn eligibility, rates, and how to claim via the official app before the deadline.
Two-Child Cap Scrapped, Freeing £150m for Scotland
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the two-child benefit cap, freeing £150m for Scotland to tackle child poverty. Discover the Budget's impact on families and new funding.
SNP calls for family support in Budget, not tax hikes
SNP demands Chancellor Rachel Reeves use the Budget to help families, not hammer them with tax hikes. Calls to scrap the two-child benefit cap and cut energy bills. Read the full story.
£120 Free Christmas Vouchers for Families
Thousands of UK families are receiving £120 in free vouchers this winter via the Household Support Fund. Check if your local council is providing this crucial financial help.
DWP pays £749 for common health conditions
Nearly 1.2 million UK adults receive DWP support for musculoskeletal issues. Check if you're eligible for payments of up to £749.80 every four weeks.
Post Malone Settles Custody Battle Over Daughter
Post Malone and ex-fiancée Jamie Park reach confidential custody agreement for their 3-year-old daughter. Details on the settlement and what's next for the singer.
Ex-Man City's Jo arrested fourth time over child payments
Former Manchester City record signing Jo detained in Rio de Janeiro over unpaid child maintenance totalling £31,500. Ex-partner calls him 's*** father' in emotional rant.
DWP £1,085 Christmas Support: Check If You're Eligible
The DWP is providing up to £1,085 in winter support payments to eligible UK households. Discover the five key schemes and check your eligibility now to see if you can claim.
Girl, 11, starved to death, body found in bin
An 11-year-old Connecticut girl died from starvation after being denied food for two weeks. Her mother has pleaded not guilty to murder. Read the full story.
Mum's schizophrenia led to toddler's swing death
A mental health expert explains how schizophrenia tragically distorted a mother's reality, leading to her toddler's death on a park swing. A heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need for mental health support.
Claim £750 Cost of Living Help Before Budget
Struggling UK households can claim an average of £750 in support via Lightning Reach. Check your eligibility for vouchers and grants ahead of the new Budget.
Child sex doll seized at UK border in shocking discovery
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
El-Hadji Diouf Child Support Dispute Erupts
Ex-Premier League footballer El-Hadji Diouf embroiled in child support dispute as mother of his child demands increased payments and threatens legal action over alleged neglect.
Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures
UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.
Man ordered to pay 'pet support' to ex-wife for cat
In an unprecedented legal decision, a Turkish court has mandated a divorced man to provide monthly financial support for his former wife's cat, setting a remarkable precedent in animal welfare and divorce law.
DWP Means-Tested Benefits: Complete Guide
Exclusive guide reveals which DWP benefits require means-testing and how your income and savings could affect your payments. Don't miss out on financial support you're entitled to.
Forest support fans injured in train stabbing
Premier League club Nottingham Forest demonstrates remarkable community spirit by offering financial assistance to supporters injured in the terrifying Huntingdon train station stabbing incident that left multiple victims fighting for their lives.
Brother's daily hugs saved sister from suicide
A powerful story of sibling love and mental health survival, where one man's regular embrace became the anchor that saved his sister from the depths of depression.
Household Support Fund crisis: Millions face financial cliff edge
Exclusive investigation reveals how the termination of the Household Support Fund is pushing vulnerable families into deeper poverty across Britain, with councils warning of catastrophic consequences.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Mother loses child benefit after booking flight but not flying
A British mother has lost thousands in child benefit payments after DWP officials ruled she emigrated to Norway - despite never boarding her booked flight. The controversial case exposes gaps in welfare rules.
Father's heartbreaking task: Telling son his mother died
An emotionally raw account of a father's unimaginable task - breaking the worst news possible to his young son after sudden family tragedy strikes.
Full abolition of two-child benefit cap essential to cut poverty
New research reveals partial reforms to the controversial two-child benefit limit won't significantly reduce poverty, with experts calling for complete abolition to protect vulnerable families.
British Gas £1,700 winter energy bill support
British Gas announces £1,700 financial support package for vulnerable households struggling with energy bills this winter. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.
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