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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In an astonishing medical mix-up, a British woman's suspected kidney stone agony turned out to be unexpected labour, delivering a healthy baby she never knew she was carrying.
An urgent independent investigation has been launched into a major hospital trust after a baby pronounced stillborn was discovered to be alive, raising serious concerns about maternity safety protocols and patient care standards.
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.
Leading maternity experts call for urgent improvements in home birth safety protocols, including clearer risk communication and guaranteed access to skilled midwives across the UK.
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.
Australia unveils groundbreaking changes to parental leave policies, offering more flexibility and support for working families in the most significant overhaul in decades.
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.
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.
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.
Discover the best maternity leggings that combine comfort, support and style for every stage of pregnancy. From everyday essentials to luxury options.
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.
A coroner's report reveals systemic failures led to the deaths of a mother and baby during a home birth, prompting urgent calls for improved NHS maternity protocols and midwife training.
New research reveals UK statutory maternity pay leaves families struggling as costs soar. Discover the true financial impact of having a baby in today's economy.
Discover how small gestures and community support are creating powerful connections and boosting wellbeing across UK towns and villages in challenging times.
Heartbroken families who lost babies in NHS maternity scandals warn more hospitals could be implicated as government launches urgent review into maternity services across England.
A damning independent inquiry reveals catastrophic failures at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust maternity units, prompting urgent government action and sweeping review of patient safety.
Shocking new figures reveal NHS maternity negligence claims have reached unprecedented levels, exposing systemic failures and demanding urgent government action to protect mothers and babies.
Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline is reportedly seeking substantial financial support years after their divorce, raising questions about ongoing financial obligations and celebrity divorce settlements.
An exclusive Daily Mail investigation reveals the heartbreaking details surrounding the deaths of a mother and her newborn daughter during a planned home birth, raising urgent questions about maternal safety.
Essential guide to free school meal eligibility across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - including universal provision and income thresholds.
Shocking new figures reveal the NHS's clinical negligence liabilities have skyrocketed to £60 billion, driven by a dramatic surge in maternity care compensation claims that threatens the health service's financial stability.
A devoted mother's final words 'I'm a warrior' echo as she tragically passes away following a traumatic home birth in Northampton, leaving behind a newborn daughter and grieving family.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed which vulnerable groups can still claim the crucial £299 Cost of Living support payment. Find out if you qualify.