Hours left for £100 supermarket voucher applications
Thousands of Nottingham households have until midnight to apply for £100 supermarket vouchers via the Household Support Fund. See eligibility and how to claim.
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Government Aid for NSW Bushfire Victims
Residents who lost homes in NSW bushfires will receive hardship grants and business support. Premier Chris Minns confirms at least 12 homes destroyed, with transport links now restored.
Emergency car repair help for UK drivers on low incomes
Struggling to pay for urgent car repairs? Discover three sources of grants and interest-free loans available in the UK, plus vital steps to take when your vehicle breaks down and funds are low.
Sydney Sweeney's incredible rise from motel to millions
From sharing a single motel room with her family to amassing a £37.7m fortune, discover Sydney Sweeney's extraordinary journey to Hollywood stardom and her new romance with Scooter Braun.
Pensioners use burial funds for emergency bills
Exclusive: One in five low-income pensioners find a £50 emergency bill 'impossible' as desperate older people pull their own teeth and raid burial funds to survive. Urgent government action needed.
Ex-Premier League boss Alan Pardew gets driving ban
Former football manager Alan Pardew has been disqualified from driving for six months after accumulating 12 points for speeding. He apologised and warned others about 20mph zones.
MPs grill HMRC over child benefit payment freeze
A major HMRC system error has left thousands of parents without child benefit payments, prompting urgent parliamentary scrutiny and demands for immediate solutions.
Tasmania's retirement paradise faces economic crisis
The idyllic Australian island of Tasmania, long celebrated as the nation's premier retirement destination, faces an unprecedented economic storm that could shatter its peaceful reputation and leave pensioners vulnerable.
Council worker's tragic spiral after job disruptions revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals how a dedicated council employee's life unraveled after work disruptions led to devastating job loss, financial ruin and ultimate tragedy, as detailed in a recent inquest.
UK Freebies & Discounts Guide for Over-60s
Discover the comprehensive list of money-saving perks, freebies and exclusive discounts available to people aged 60 and above across the United Kingdom.
Pensioner's chilling kidnapping attempt caught on CCTV
Shocking footage reveals the moment a 72-year-old man attempted to abduct young children from a residential street in broad daylight, with brave neighbours intervening to prevent tragedy.
Handyman jailed for conning OAP out of thousands
A fraudulent tradesman who preyed on an elderly homeowner has been sentenced after conning the OAP out of thousands in a cruel deception. Discover how justice was served.
Gran loses £12k in Lamborghini project collapse
An elderly grandmother's dream investment in a luxury car restoration scheme has left her facing devastating losses as the company behind the ambitious project goes into administration.
Children overtake pensioners in UK poverty crisis
New analysis reveals a dramatic reversal in UK poverty trends, with children overtaking pensioners as the age group most likely to live in poverty. The triple lock's success for retirees contrasts sharply with growing child deprivation.
Food bank use soars as cost of living crisis deepens
Shocking new data reveals millions of UK families are skipping meals and turning to food banks as the cost of living crisis deepens, with desperate calls to benefits helplines skyrocketing.
Gran loses life savings in Martin Lewis Bitcoin scam
A grandmother lost her entire £50,000 life savings after fraudsters impersonating Martin Lewis tricked her into a fake cryptocurrency investment, leaving her living in a caravan.
ANZ bosses got £26m bonuses as customers struggled
Exclusive investigation reveals ANZ Australia paid executives millions in bonuses while systematically ignoring customer hardship notices and selling unsuitable insurance products.
Syrian pensioner wins UK immigration appeal
A 76-year-old Syrian man has won his appeal to stay in Britain after immigration judges recognised his integration and the care he's received from the NHS and British public.
Australian banks ignore customer hardship requests
Exclusive investigation reveals major Australian banks are systematically failing customers in financial distress, with thousands of hardship requests going unanswered as cost-of-living pressures mount.
Pensioner loses £20k to fake doctor romance scam
A vulnerable 72-year-old woman lost her life savings to a sophisticated online romance scam after being 'love-bombed' by a man posing as a humanitarian doctor in Somalia.
Pensioner, 86, killed in Iceland supermarket car park
An elderly shopper dies after being struck by a vehicle at an Iceland car park in North London, sparking police investigation and community mourning.
Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners
Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.
Carer jailed for fleecing £300k from pensioner
A so-called carer who systematically drained an elderly woman's life savings of £300,000 while pretending to be her friend has been sentenced to prison in a shocking case of elder abuse.
Winter Fuel Payment Scam Targets UK Pensioners
UK pensioners are being warned about sophisticated text message scams impersonating DWP and HMRC, attempting to steal personal and financial information through fake Winter Fuel Payment offers.
Pensioner 'sucker punched' in Poundbury smell dispute
An 83-year-old man was violently assaulted by his neighbour in an upmarket Poundbury village over a long-running smell complaint, with the court hearing how the victim was 'sucker punched' while his husband pointed a walking stick like a rifle.
93-year-old father shares joy of raising young child
In an extraordinary story of modern family life, 93-year-old John reveals the challenges and joys of raising a young child, defying conventional expectations about age and parenting.
Schoolgirl sisters beat pensioner to death in savage attack
Exclusive investigation reveals how two academically promising sisters descended into brutal violence, beating an innocent 71-year-old man to death in a horrific attack that shocked the nation.
Winter Fuel Payment 2024: Claim Up to £600
Essential guide to the Winter Fuel Payment and Cold Weather Payment schemes - discover if you're eligible for up to £600 to help with heating bills this winter.
Universal Credit delays force millions into debt
Shocking new research exposes how Universal Credit payment delays are forcing vulnerable claimants into severe debt and financial hardship across the UK.
Low-paid workers trapped in payday loan and food bank cycle
Shocking new study exposes how Britain's lowest earners are resorting to high-cost credit and emergency food supplies just to survive amidst cost-of-living crisis.
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