Urgent £200 Cost-of-Living Help Available Before Christmas
Low-income households can apply for emergency payments of up to £200 via the Household Support Fund. Apply now to your local council for help with food and energy bills.
Low-income households can apply for emergency payments of up to £200 via the Household Support Fund. Apply now to your local council for help with food and energy bills.
The DWP is issuing a second December payment, a £10 Christmas Bonus, to PIP, ESA, DLA claimants and state pensioners. Find out when it arrives and who is eligible.
UK state pensioners are set for a series of extra payments worth up to £524.75 this winter. Find out if you're eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and other support.
The government is banning third parties from booking driving tests to stop bots and touts exploiting learners. New rules aim to slash the huge waiting list.
Over a third of drivers misjudge the alcohol limit. With a potential limit cut looming, experts urge zero alcohol when driving this festive season.
The DWP confirms altered state pension payment dates in December due to Christmas bank holidays. Find out when your money will arrive to budget effectively.
A determined learner driver has spent nearly £3,000 on 128 failed theory tests, while another passed on the 75th attempt. Discover the shocking statistics and expert advice for passing your driving tests.
A little-known drink-driving rule means you could be prosecuted just for being near your car with keys. As police patrols increase for Christmas, learn how to stay safe and avoid a charge.
Exclusive DVLA figures reveal a sharp rise in drivers failing to renew their licence at 70, potentially making them illegal motorists. Learn the rules to stay legal on UK roads.
UK drivers, especially under-25s, are increasingly using handheld phones while driving, risking six points, £200 fines, and court-imposed driving bans. The RAC warns of a 'concerning increase'.
Driving expert Liam Barnes reveals six costly DVLA rule breaches for winter, from clearing number plates to removing coats. Avoid fines up to £1000 and penalty points.
Millions of UK state pensioners will see an extra £10 payment this December. Find out who is eligible and when the DWP Christmas Bonus will be paid.
As winter sets in, drivers are urged to remember two crucial Highway Code rules for safety. Rule 146 and Rule 148 are essential for navigating hazardous conditions. Read the full guide now.
The DWP is issuing a £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus to claimants on 24 specific benefits. Find out if you qualify and when to expect the payment.
Leigh Shelton, 64, has been jailed for causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a 100mph crash. The court heard his passengers were 'lucky to come out alive'. Read the full details.
Essex Police announce a zero-tolerance Christmas campaign against drink and drug driving, with targeted patrols and stern warnings about losing your licence, job, and life.
Millions of UK state pensioners will see a surprise £10 bonus from the DWP this week. Find out who qualifies and how the automatic payment works.
Soaring costs and test backlogs force thousands to give up on driving. New research reveals nearly a quarter of young adults have no plans to learn. Read the full story.
A new study reveals 37% of drivers overestimate the drink-drive limit. With the festive season here, experts urge motorists to avoid alcohol completely if driving. Read the full safety warning.
A stark warning for millions of motorists in England: driving uninsured this festive season could lead to fines, points, and insurance woes. Discover the legal solution.
A mother shares a powerful Christmas warning after her daughter suffered a brain injury in a drink-drive crash. 'One bad choice can change everything,' she says.
Motoring expert warns UK drivers that festive habits like loud music and unsafe tree transport could lead to huge fines and penalty points this Christmas. Stay safe and legal on the roads.
A new study reveals 93% of anxious drivers in England will cancel festive plans over winter road fears. Experts share essential tips for safer winter driving.
West Mercia Police warn there is 'no fool-proof way' to calculate a safe alcohol limit as they launch their Christmas crackdown. 13 deaths linked to drink-driving in three years.
The DWP confirms tax-free Winter Fuel Payments of up to £475 are landing for eligible pensioners. Learn about eligibility for this and other cold weather support schemes.
The DWP confirms early state pension payments of at least £704 before Christmas due to bank holidays. Find out the new payment dates and how your NI number affects it.
The DVLA's latest medical report warns drivers with diabetes they must cease driving if dependent on glucose monitor alarms. New guidance outlines strict rules for insulin-treated bus and lorry drivers. Read the full update.
Millions in the UK will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus from DWP in December. Find out if you qualify and see the full list of eligible benefits. Check your account now!
Motoring expert Fuzz Townshend reveals how a 20p coin can check your tyre tread. Avoid a £2,500 fine and penalty points per tyre with this simple winter safety tip.
New research reveals that changes in driving habits, tracked by GPS, can detect mild cognitive impairment with 87% accuracy. Learn how this could lead to safer roads and earlier interventions.