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.
Morrisons has launched special 'Talking Tills' across all UK stores from December 4-7, partnering with the 1 Million Minutes campaign to help tackle loneliness. Discover how a simple chat can make a difference.
Thousands of Nottingham households have until midnight to apply for £100 supermarket vouchers via the Household Support Fund. See eligibility and how to claim.
A Welsh community that united to fund a child's cancer treatment has now raised over £10,000 for Ty Hafan hospice, which supports her family. Discover their inspiring story.
Eligible low-income households in Cambridgeshire can apply for £110 vouchers for Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's via the DWP Household Support Fund. Check if you qualify.
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.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day. Find times for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, and more to avoid disappointment.
We blind-tested 8 top supermarket pizzas to find the best. Discover the overall winner, best for cheese, flavour, and dough. Your night-off dinner, sorted.
Shoppers can save a fortune on Christmas Eve 2025 as supermarkets slash prices. Expert reveals the exact 'golden hours' for yellow sticker deals at M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more. Plan your trip now!
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.
Discover the best supermarket sourdough bread for 2025. Our expert taste-test reveals the top loaves for flavour, toast, and everyday value from Waitrose, Asda, and more.
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.
Discover which supermarket wines are worth your money as Independent's experts taste-test hundreds of bottles to bring you the definitive guide to affordable excellence.
A viral TikTok trend reveals how savvy shoppers are discovering hidden supermarket deals and scoring free items using a simple scanning trick that's taking retail by storm.
New research reveals which UK supermarkets are genuinely cheapest as cost of living crisis continues - with some surprising results that challenge traditional perceptions.
In a dramatic shift that's shaking British households, Aldi has been dethroned as Britain's cheapest supermarket. New research reveals which budget retailer has now taken the top spot in the ongoing cost of living battle.
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.
Aldi reveals why certain shoppers are being redirected from self-service tills to traditional checkouts in stores across the UK.
Discount supermarket giant Aldi reveals ambitious expansion plans with 16 new locations set to open, creating hundreds of jobs and bringing bargain groceries to more communities.
Discover the humble Coles product that's taken Australia by storm, beating thousands of competitors to win the prestigious Product of the Year award 2024.
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.
New research reveals how Welsh communities in Monmouthshire are banding together through mutual aid and local support networks to overcome economic challenges.
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.
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.
Tesco has dramatically reduced the price of its bestselling Zonin Prosecco to just £8, making celebrations more affordable ahead of key events. The 25% price cut offers significant savings for sparkling wine lovers.