OVO Launches Warm Welcome Week Events Offering Up to £360 Savings on Energy Bills for UK Households Friday, January 16, 2026 ovo energysavings warmwelcome community energybills support winter uk vulnerability discounts OVO is rolling out a series of community events across the UK aimed at helping households save up to £360 annually on their energy bills. These gatherings form part of Warm Welcome Week, an initiative designed to support … Read More
Thousands of Complaints Highlight Crime and Neglect in Birmingham's 'Unsafe' Supported Accommodation Wednesday, January 14, 2026 birmingham supportedaccommodation housingcrisis crime council regulation tenants landlords housingbenefits vulnerability Residents in Birmingham have lodged over 6,000 complaints concerning crime, poor living conditions, and inadequate support within the city’s burgeoning ‘supported accommodation’ sector. This troubling … Read More
Mum of Three Admits Concealing Cannabis at Manchester Airport Sunday, December 14, 2025 custody drugs cannabis manchester border sentence vulnerability rehabilitation ptsd smuggling Mandy Hendry, a mother of three from Wakefield, has appeared in court following an incident at Manchester Airport earlier this year. After arriving from Thailand via Doha, Hendry initially passed through the “nothing to … Read More
Beware of Scams During Digital Switchover Targeting Bank Details Friday, December 12, 2025 digital switchover scams bankdetails telecommunications vulnerability fraud telephony security healthcare As the UK transitions from analogue to digital landline technology, scammers are exploiting the change to trick vulnerable individuals into revealing their bank details. The Local Government Association has raised concerns … Read More
Kelly Osbourne Confronts Online Bullies in Emotional Social Media Video Wednesday, December 10, 2025 kellyosbourne bullying socialmedia trolls harassment mentalhealth vulnerability support women strength Kelly Osbourne, daughter of legendary rockstars Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, delivered a heartfelt message to online bullies in a recent Instagram video. At 41, Kelly revealed she has been overwhelmed by cruel comments about her … Read More
DWP Could 'Debank' Universal Credit Claimants Amid New Blanket Crackdown Thursday, November 27, 2025 dwp universalcredit debanking surveillance welfare fraud accountability privacy legislation vulnerability The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to gain new powers enabling staff to scrutinize the bank accounts of Universal Credit claimants, raising fears of widespread “debanking” under a controversial … Read More