Stacey Solomon says being a single teen mum on benefits changed her entire outlook on life
Stacey Solomon has gone from being a struggling single mum to one of television's biggest stars. Her career has seen her triumph at everything, from…
I earn £208k, have endless tweakments and buy designer gear for my 2-year-old – but I won’t give up council house
UPLOADING her latest makeup tutorial onto TikTok and Facebook, mum-of-three Whitney Ainscough, 30, pouts and applies gloss to her filler-enhanced lips. Within half-an-hour, the video…
Nine ways to get interest-free or cheap loans if you’re struggling
STRUGGLING households may feel like they are being pushed to breaking point by the cost of living crisis - but there is help out there.…
One-off payment worth up to £250 for struggling households up for grabs – but you need to be quick
CASH-STRAPPED Brits can claim a one-off winter payment to help with rising energy prices - but will need to act fast to bank the money.…
Energy bill warning as thousands have hours left to check for £600 direct payment – criteria that means you qualify
HOUSEHOLDS have just hours left to check for a £600 direct payment. This is because the last possible day to receive the government's tax-free winter fuel payment…
Jailed for seven years to modelling & drug addiction…. the fate of Benefits Street cast ten years on from show
IT was the infamous show that gave viewers a no holds barred look at life on the breadline for residents on an ordinary Birmingham street.…
I was scraping by on £300 benefits – now I earn £2.5k a MONTH thanks to a side hustle, comparing bank statements is mad
A SAVVY mum has shared how she went from getting £300 on Universal Credit to raking in a whopping £2.5k a month. Just a year…
Reading fiction may have more benefits than you realise, particularly in the workplace
Christine Seifert recalls a time in her life when she felt guilty for reading fiction.Dr Seifert, a professor of communication at Westminster College, felt she…
Full list of household bills set to rise by up to £370 in 2024 – and how to avoid paying more
MILLIONS of Brits are set to be hit with increases to several household bills this year. Some will even go up by hundreds of pounds…
Millions of workers to get £450 income boost from next week in major tax change – how you’re affected
MILLIONS of workers to get £450 income boost from next week in a major tax change. Around 27million will benefit from a swathe of tax…
The benefits of Guangdong-Hong Kong high-quality development in China to the world
There are some kinds of development I have observed in Guangdong in its both overall and subdivided areas, here, we can find that the Guangdong…
Full list of places where you can get debt help for free – if you’re feeling the post festive pinch
CHRISTMAS can leave families in trouble with big debts to pay off - but there are ways to get free help if you're feeling the pinch.…
Exact amount PIP will rise by for 3.1million households in April – check if you’ll be better off
MILLIONS of households on PIP will get a pay rise in April 2024 when benefit rates go up. Benefit payments will rise by 6.7% from April, in…
Households are getting extra £170 cost of living payments before Christmas – check if you’re due cash
HOUSEHOLDS are getting extra £170 cost of living payments before Christmas. Hard-up families can claim the cash via the government's Household Support Fund (HSF). 1Residents in the…
Hamas is still reaping benefits from its surprise attack on Israel
Much of Gaza lies in ruins, with its people pushed from their homes by Israeli bombardment and the death toll climbing ever higher. On the…
Cost of Living payment updates — Brits to receive £10 DWP Christmas bonus by today as early benefit dates revealed
Top tips to save money on your heating You may not be aware that by using “vampire settings” you could save £850 on your energy…
The four errors that can stop you getting up to £600 winter bill help as 110,000 miss out – how to avoid them
FOUR specific errors could stop you getting up to £600 in winter bill help and over one hundred thousand have already missed out. Around 11.5million…
Thousands of households to get £125 cost of living cash direct to bank accounts before Christmas – are you eligible?
THOUSANDS of households will qualify for £125 free cash this month and others will be able to apply for the payment. The help comes via…
Truckers Feel the Burn of Deregulation : Unfettered competition helps some firms, but workers pay the price in lost wages, benefits.
<i> Harry Bernstein was for many years The Times' labor writer. </i> Conservatives and even some liberals are increasingly trying to peddle the muddled theory…
California examines benefits, risks of using artificial intelligence in state government
Artificial intelligence that can generate text, images and other content could help improve state programs but also poses risks, according to a report released by…