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.
A leading US tax consultant warns of a 'nationwide hot mess' in 2025 due to new tax rules, government shutdowns, and natural disasters. Learn how UK businesses with US interests can prepare.
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.
Discover five standout gift ideas from small UK businesses for a meaningful festive season. Support local entrepreneurs and find unique presents. Shop small this Christmas!
A Modesto food truck owner must rename his business 'Flaco's Tacos' by January 1 after a cease and desist from a Chicago chain. He's asking the public for new name ideas.
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.
HSBC UK launches a competition for three small firms to win a day with a celebrity brand ambassador. Judged by Dame Kelly Holmes and Brian O'Driscoll. Enter by 5 January.
Volumes Bookcafe, a beloved independent Chicago bookstore, is closing after a 30% sales plunge. The owners cite a new Barnes & Noble as the cause, echoing the plot of 'You've Got Mail'. Support your local bookshops.
A California food truck faces a £6,000 rebrand after a trademark infringement lawsuit from a Chicago restaurant. Owner seeks public help to choose a new name by December 5.
UK small businesses face sales declines as US ends $800 tariff exemption. Holiday shopping season brings new challenges for international e-commerce traders.
Ex-footballer Jamie Redknapp's fashion brand threatens legal action against family-run paddleboard business over use of Sandbanks name. Owner claims £350,000 stock at risk.
Reform UK's new small business tsar Kevin Byrne is under fire for promoting anti-vaccine theories and controversial views. Discover the full story and its political implications.
As UK Christmas markets open across the country, small businesses face eye-watering stall rental costs while visitors complain about high prices. Discover the true cost of festive trading.
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.
A baker's decision to charge her sister $500 for a wedding cake ignited a fierce debate about family, fairness, and the value of creative work. Should siblings expect free professional services?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer uses the G20 summit to announce major business deals and reinforce Western support for Ukraine amid US-Russia peace plan concerns. Read the latest.
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.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer uses the G20 summit to secure £400m in business deals and shore up support for Ukraine, amid a major US boycott. Read the latest developments.
UK manufacturers face crisis as high industrial energy prices force plant closures. Government urged to fast-track support scheme before more jobs are lost. Act now.
Discover the UK's top 10 independent high streets, from Brighton to Edinburgh, as revealed by new American Express research. Support local businesses and plan your next visit!
Vietnamese tailor Nam Huynh hasn't taken a day off work in 36 years, running Melbourne's Dejour Jeans. Discover how this local legend created a denim empire through relentless dedication.
New research uncovers that UK small business owners start with an average of only £6,000, relying on personal savings and family loans. Discover the sacrifices made and the support needed for success.
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.
Sydney entrepreneur Mariam Stevenson discusses Australia's transactional relationships and lack of community support for small businesses. Discover why urban connections feel superficial.
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.
Small businesses face payment delays and project cancellations during historic US government shutdown. Discover how UK firms are affected and what happens next.
Melbourne couple scores legal victory after trash company dumped 26 mattresses over bad review. Their £160k legal nightmare highlights risks for ordinary consumers.
London's private sector surges with strongest growth in over a year, outpacing national average as business confidence soars across the capital.
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.
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.