Union Chief: Gov Must Focus on Cost-of-Living in 2026
TUC leader Paul Nowak urges the Government to prioritise living standards in 2026, warning of political consequences. Survey reveals one in five skip meals daily.
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Christmas Support: Helplines for Loneliness & Mental Health
Christmas can be overwhelming. If you're struggling with loneliness, grief, or money worries, you're not alone. This guide lists vital UK helplines and support services available 24/7 over the festive period.
Home Alone star Brenda Fricker on ageism and health
Oscar winner Brenda Fricker, the 'Pigeon Lady' from Home Alone 2, speaks out on Hollywood ageism, her declining health at 80, and coping with Christmas alone. Read her powerful, heartbreaking story.
Herts RAF Veteran Calls for Christmas Messages to Veterans
RAF veteran Barrie Griffiths urges Hertfordshire residents to post messages of support for veterans this Christmas via Help for Heroes. Small gestures can combat loneliness.
Christmas Loneliness Crisis for 6.3 Million Older Brits
Age UK warns 1.5 million will eat Christmas dinner alone. New data reveals the hidden festive loneliness crisis and how to spot the signs and offer support.
Woman, 53, 'forgot' to have children, feels festive loneliness
Nadiya Bekar, 53, admits career and partying meant she 'forgot' to start a family. She shares her story of festive loneliness and the response from women who feel the same.
Morrisons introduces 'Talking Tills' for pensioners
Morrisons supermarkets launch new 'Talking Tills' nationwide, allowing pensioners to chat with staff to combat loneliness. Part of GMB's 1 Million Minutes campaign.
Walsall restaurant offers free Christmas meal for lonely
Salt 'n Pepper in Walsall is offering a free festive meal on December 25 for anyone who is homeless, struggling or lonely. No bookings or questions asked.
Free Dance Classes Fight Loneliness in Rushcliffe
Rushcliffe Borough Council awards £20,700 for free inclusive dance sessions across the borough. Join joyful movement classes designed for older adults and anyone feeling isolated.
Couple trapped by £7,500 flat service charge
A Surrey couple say a soaring service charge has left them trapped, unable to sell their flat and expand their family. Discover their story and the management's response.
Wiltshire Council Mandates Social Housing
Wiltshire Council mandates social housing in new developments as 'affordable' homes prove unaffordable. Discover the policy shift impacting developers and residents.
Walsall residents hit by shock energy bill hikes
Residents in Walsall tower blocks feel betrayed as energy bills triple and quadruple overnight. WHG defends the move, citing unsustainable costs. Full story inside.
Wales children's care costs soar despite profit ban
Welsh councils reveal children's care costs have doubled after profit elimination policy drove providers away. Authorities face £400m budget shortfall and service cuts.
Wales' start-up crisis: Business creation falls 25%
New data reveals Wales faces an entrepreneurial crisis with start-ups declining 25% - nearly double the UK average. Discover the economic impact and urgent solutions needed.
Ex-homeless man's journey from streets to stability
Wayne lost his business, family and home before ending up on Birmingham's streets. Discover how a mentor helped him rebuild his life and his mission to help others facing homelessness.
James Martin's 'Brutal' Dairy Admission on ITV
ITV chef James Martin made a candid confession about the UK milk market's brutal reality on his Saturday Morning show, sparking a crucial conversation about British farming.
Young buyers forced into 'nature deserts'
A new study reveals the high cost of homes near green spaces is forcing first-time buyers into 'nature deserts', deepening health inequalities across the UK.
Jamaican Brigham's Hurricane Relief Effort
How Birmingham's Jamaican diaspora is leading fundraising for Hurricane Melissa disaster relief in Jamaica. Discover the community's powerful response and solidarity.
Dudley child left alone as carers hid in attic
Shocking report reveals staffing crises in Dudley children's services as councillor describes child forced to fend for themselves. Urgent reforms needed.
West Midlands Ambulance Delays Worst in UK
West Midlands Ambulance Service faces the UK's worst hospital handover delays, losing 41,000 hours in October alone. Discover the impact on patients and the call for an independent review.
Midlands faces drought threat without wet winter
The Environment Agency warns the Midlands could face widespread drought in 2026 without sustained winter rainfall. Learn how to conserve water and protect supplies.
Birmingham City's James Beadle injured on England duty
Birmingham City's injury woes deepen as goalkeeper James Beadle returns early from England U21s duty. The blow comes as Blues face multiple absences. Share your thoughts on the situation.
Ofcom plans free stamps for millions on benefits
Ofcom proposes free or discounted postage stamps for vulnerable households. Learn how this new social tariff could help with rising postal costs and what it means for other customers.
Grandad, 83, sleeps on camp bed in 14-hour A&E ordeal
George Morris, 83, endured a 14-hour A&E wait where his family brought a camp bed for him to lie on. His daughter describes 'shameless' NHS conditions as pressure on emergency departments continues.
Shoe Zone closes fan-favourite Rhyl store
Shoe Zone begins clearance sale as it shuts its Rhyl branch, part of a wider retail crisis hitting UK high streets. Discover the full impact and store closure list.
West Midlands Council Tax Crisis: 10,000+ Face Legal Action
Exclusive investigation reveals thousands of West Midlands households in council tax arrears, with mounting debt crisis hitting vulnerable families hardest. Discover the human impact and support available.
Halifax customers hit with duplicate withdrawal shock
Thousands of Halifax banking customers are reporting duplicate cash withdrawals draining their accounts overnight. The major banking glitch has left families struggling to pay bills as the bank scrambles to fix the error.
DWP could force 100,000 innocent Brits to repay benefits
Exclusive investigation reveals the Department for Work and Pensions is using controversial 'random sampling' to demand benefit repayments from thousands who've done nothing wrong.
Burslem Town Centre Faces Critical Heritage Threat
Heritage campaigners sound alarm as Burslem's historic town centre faces being added to England's 'at risk' register, with iconic buildings deteriorating and urgent action needed to save Stoke-on-Trent's mother town.
Millions of UK pensioners forced back to work
Exclusive investigation reveals how soaring inflation and inadequate state pension payments are driving record numbers of retirees back into employment to make ends meet.
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