Rising demand from families needing Christmas help
Charlotte Riley says more families are reaching out for help for a variety of reasons.
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Charity expects demand for Christmas present campaign
The campaign, run by Little Stars, is running from today until 4 December.
How does the UK state pension compare with other countries?
Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?
UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab
The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.
Before you crank up the thermostat, try these tips to keep your house warmer for longer
Make draught excluders from socks, leave your oven door open after cooking and opt for lots of thin layers of clothing to stay warm.
White House says the US is lifting tariffs on some Canadian goods
Susan Collins, a Republican in a tight race to keep her senate seat in next month's elections, said she had been working with the White House on tariff relief.
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The little-known investment Martin Lewis wants you to understand
Civil servant who juggled five jobs says he was 'surprised' to be charged with fraud
Kashim Chowdhury denied being dishonest when not telling employers he had other jobs.
Island inflation rate rises to 3%, figures show
The rising cost of food and alcohol drives an increase in the inflation rate, figures show.
Earnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme
The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England.
The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.
Renting in London - 'I pay £2,000 for one bedroom'
We ask people in the capital how much they pay for their homes.
'I live in the dark': How rising bills are shaping daily life
Errol McGuiness says he has changed his daily routine to cope with higher household bills.
'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTok
Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years.
Grid operator says lights will stay on this winter after concerns
The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.
'I wasn't thinking straight' says five jobs civil servant
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple public sector jobs.
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After mass protests and violence, what will persuade the French to accept economic reform?
Tank barrel production returns to UK after 20 years
The defence secretary says the UK is "back in the business of making weapons" for its armed forces.
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