4 d. ago ‘Just like so many families’: US parents of addicted kids relate to the Reiners – but fear stigma

The challenges of drug and alcohol addiction are familiar, but violence against others is highly unusual, parents sayWhen news broke that Rob and Michele Singer Reiner had been killed and a possible suspect was their son, Nick Reiner, who had struggled with addiction and mental health issues, it brought addiction back into the public spotlight. But parents who have been affected by their children’s addiction fear the conversation will focus on the exceedingly rare act of violence instead of the more widespread risks.Ron Grover and his wife, Darlene, have been glued to the news. They only knew the Reiners by their work, but they feel a connection: Grover’s son also became addicted at 15 to opioids and then heroin, much like Nick Reiner, and he was in and out of rehab and jail for years. But after seven excruciating years, Grover’s son got sober in July 2010. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago 'Exhausted' Rebel Wilson shares very relatable parenting struggle over Christmas: 'How do mothers do it?'

Rebel Wilson has shared a struggle that many parents can relate to over the festive season. 

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4 d. ago Struggling families urged to claim £500 cash payment after Christmas

The money is being issued through the Household Support Fund with a deadline of March 31, 2026 - so families who are struggling following Christmas still have time to apply

Economics

6 d. ago Helen Flanagan shares 'struggle' of Christmas without her kids as she opens up on relationship with ex

The mum-of-three said she'd been feeling 'up and down' after spending the festive period without her children

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7 d. ago Christian charity which supported struggling families forced to close and make 50 staff redundant on Christmas Eve

Charity bosses said government changes to minimum wage and National Insurance combined with rising costs had made the organisation unsustainable

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7 d. ago GP warns against eating 1 common veg that can trigger bloating this Christmas

A GP issued advice for people with IBS who are struggling with their symptoms over the festive period, warning that Christmas foods can trigger uncomfortable bloating

Events

7 d. ago Brooklyn Beckham 'to snub' Holly Ramsay's wedding to Adam Peaty

Brooklyn and Holly's once had a close relationship thanks to their famous parents' friendship

Politics

9 d. ago Starmer admits people are still 'struggling with the cost of living' in downbeat Christmas message as he faces rising threat of Labour coup

After a chaotic year and with the threat of a Labour coup rising, the PM used his festive address to insist his 'priority' is making life easier in Britain.

Events

9 d. ago Keir Starmer admits many ‘still struggling with cost of living’ in Christmas message

The Prime Minister urged Britons to ‘do our bit’ over the festive period and ‘reach out’ to others

Politics

1 week ago Christmas spending brings £3.5bn boost to Scotland's struggling shops and stores

The Scottish Retail Consortium expect consumer spending during the month of December to generate £3.5 billion for struggling shops and stores.

Economics

1 week ago Top chefs share Christmas dinner timings for the perfect festive feast

Struggling with Christmas dinner timings or how to cook your food? Take a look at these tips from top chefs

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer encourages Britons to ‘reach out’ to others this Christmas

Prime minister calls on people to show kindness to friends or family as leaders broadcast their festive messagesKeir Starmer has called on Britons to show kindness to struggling friends or family this Christmas, saying being in touch with those in need can make a big difference.Starmer, whose brother died last Boxing Day, said people should channel the spirit of the many volunteers and public sector workers who are on duty this Christmas by resolving to get back in touch with those who might find the time of year difficult. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Starmer says many ‘still struggling with cost of living’ in Christmas message

The Prime Minister urged Britons to ‘do our bit’ over the festive period and ‘reach out’ to others.

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1 week ago People say I’m ‘ridiculous’ for spending £1,060 on M&S Christmas dinner & claim I’m causing pain for struggling families

A MUM has been slammed after sharing her haul of Christmas food for the year, which cost her £1,060. The mum who goes by UKnewfood on social media and reviews food items, shared the haul of Christmas goodies she finally picked up after ordering them in September. In the clip, she said: "I picked up...

Economics

1 week ago My family has never believed in Father Christmas – I don't want to hurt my kids if the money ever runs out | Matt Taylor

I would never want them to feel that they had been naughty if I couldn’t afford their gifts one yearIn my house, Christmas Day looks very normal. My boys will wake me up at the crack of dawn then tumble downstairs, falling over each other, to find presents under the tree. As the tearing of wrapping paper cross-fades into screams of excitement, for a moment, everything feels exactly as it should. Except for one subtle difference: my children have never believed in Santa.This isn’t the result of an “I don’t want to lie to my children” ideology or some Scroogist attempt to be different. It’s a deliberate choice I have made, one that is rooted in fear. Behind the fairy lights and goodwill of Christmas lurk financial demands that many families cannot meet. According to a YouGov poll for debt charity Step Change earlier this month, about one in three adults with children will struggle to afford Christmas this year. For many, the festive season brings anxiety, overdrafts and guilt rather t...

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1 week ago Voices: ‘It is a broken industry’: Readers on why pubs are struggling to survive – even at Christmas

Our community said Britain’s pub culture is slowly fading, blaming high prices, changing social habits and tough Christmas trading conditions that have left some pubs without festive bookings and fearing they may not survive into the new year

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1 week ago 'I feel deeply lonely at Christmas – I've been single for 10 years and want a partner so much'

This week, Lala offers advice to a reader who struggles with feeling lonely at Christmas. They have been single for 10 years and would love a partner, especially over the festive period...

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1 week ago Classy Lewis Hamilton gives sweet Christmas present to more than 1,000 Ferrari employees with four

LEWIS HAMILTON turned into Ferrari's very own Father Christmas as he gave out presents to more than 1,000 employees. The seven-time world champion visited the Maranello factory last week to spread some Christmas cheer to the struggling Italian team. Hamilton personally presented each member of the Scuderia Ferrari team a typically British present of a...

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1 week ago Lofty 6ft 3 model able to spoil kids at Xmas after raking in £10k a month on Adult site

Lizzy Groombridge relied on food banks and bought her kids second-hand Christmas presents as she struggled to make ends meet while working as a carer, now she can give them everything they want

Economics

1 week ago Doing grandad proud! Ozzy Osbourne's grandson Sidney, three, takes centre stage as Aston Villa mascot

The TV star, 41, dressed in the team's kit and beamed with pride as her three- year-old son Sidney, who she shares with fiancé Sid Wilson, took to the pitch as a mascot, ahead of Villa's 2-1 win.

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