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.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major reforms to tackle the record crown court backlog, including limiting jury trials and a £550m victim support fund. Will it deliver swift justice?
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping reforms to tackle the record crown court backlog, including judge-only trials for theft and burglary. Read the full plan for swift justice.
Justice Secretary David Lammy sets out a major overhaul of the criminal justice system to tackle record backlogs and deliver swifter justice for victims. Read the key proposals.
Trudi Burgess, 57, was left paralysed after her partner Robert Easom fractured her spine when she tried to leave him. The languages teacher now requires lifelong care and home adaptations.
A retired professor lost £20,000 to an AI-powered romance scam. Discover the warning signs and how to protect yourself from this cruel, rising fraud in 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.
A 24-year-old Egyptian man has been charged with raping a woman in her 30s in Bournemouth woodland. Police urge the public to avoid online speculation about the case.
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.
Shocking investigation reveals Home Office systematically failing modern slavery victims, with thousands potentially denied vital support and protection under UK law.
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.
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.
A courageous victim's powerful courtroom testimony has secured the conviction of a dangerous rapist, with the judge praising her bravery as instrumental in delivering justice.
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.
Discover how small gestures and community support are creating powerful connections and boosting wellbeing across UK towns and villages in challenging times.
A serving Metropolitan Police constable has been convicted of raping a vulnerable domestic abuse victim after being assigned to protect her, exposing shocking failures in police vetting and conduct.
Fiona Goddard resigns from major child sexual exploitation investigation, raising serious questions about the inquiry's approach to victim support and transparency.
A survivor of child sexual exploitation has dramatically resigned from a government-backed inquiry, branding the panel 'dysfunctional' and 'traumatising' as she reveals systematic failures in supporting victims.
A courageous mother reveals shocking domestic abuse during pregnancy while the NHS faces scrutiny over missed opportunities to intervene in this disturbing case.
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.
Essential guide to free school meal eligibility across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - including universal provision and income thresholds.
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.
Critical security warning for Windows 10 users as Microsoft ends essential support features, leaving systems vulnerable to cyber attacks and data breaches.