17 h. ago Britain's 'most hated' woman says £400 Gucci cap is 'least she deserves' for Mother's Day

Carla Bellucci expects her children to spend fortunes on her this Mother's Day – saying it is what she deserves after sacrificing her own meals so they could eat when she was a single mum

Economics

39 h. ago Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking update on being a single mum on Mother's Day after death of her husband Derek

The UK's most popular television presenters have shared their experiences with motherhood.

Events

3 d. ago Single mum carer on benefits says cuts adds to 'scumbags' stigma

The mum-of-two has been left disappointed by the Chancellor's Spring Statement on Wednesday.

Politics

4 d. ago Struggling single mum says welfare cuts add to 'scumbag stigma' of people on benefits

Single mum and full-time carer Raegan Furness, 37, said she understands the reason why the Government is tightening up on PIP entitlements, but more "empathy" is needed.

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4 d. ago Single mum pleads for permanent home after nine years in 'temporary accommodation'

Trina Downey has spent nearly a decade being moved between different homes after being forced to leave her original property due to a rat infestation

Politics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves to announce additional welfare cuts in Spring Statement

Chancellor forced to make last-minute savings to shore up the nation’s finances

Politics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves makes additional welfare cuts to close UK’s fiscal hole

Chancellor forced to find more savings after watchdog doubts £5bn costing

Politics

4 d. ago Five economic factors that will govern Rachel Reeves’s spring statement

The chancellor will address MPs on Wednesday, warning of tough spending cuts amid rising government borrowing costsWhat to expect from Rachel Reeves’s (brief) spring statementRachel Reeves will give her spring statement on Wednesday, with a warning that spending cuts are required because “the world has changed” amid rising government borrowing costs.After announcing deep cuts to welfare, provoking a fierce backlash within her party, the chancellor will present updated forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) on the outlook for the economy and government finances. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago Further benefits cuts planned as Rachel Reeves forced to find extra £1.6bn

Chancellor risks wrath of Labour backbenchers with spring statement set to confirm deeper cutsRachel Reeves will make additional welfare cuts in her spring statement on Wednesday after the Office for Budget Responsibility rejected her estimate of savings from the changes announced last week.The chancellor hoped to shift the focus from the benefits cuts, which appalled some Labour backbenchers, to promising to “secure Britain’s future” with a £2.2bn increase to defence spending. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago Meghan Markle will 'make a killing' off fans with her new Instagram shop, expert says... adding the Duchess 'will get a cut from every sale' of £1,000 'Windsor' gown and £200 earrings

The products being promoted by Meghan include a sleeveless gown costing more than £1,000, £600 Saint Laurent sandals and earrings which will set buyers back £200.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP benefit and rule changes in April 2025 including PIP, State Pension and Universal Credit

Benefit rates increasing, Universal Credit debt repayments changing and Carer's Allowance earning threshold going up - here's a full list of benefit and rule changes happening from next month

Politics

1 week ago ‘More than just an AOC’: Michigan Dem defends her lack of Musk pushback as she faces heat at town hall

Slotkin addressed sweeping cuts by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and fears over what it could mean for Medicaid

Politics

1 week ago What benefits am I entitled to? Calculator works out how much YOU can claim for as Labour cuts £5billion from welfare bill

Three benefits calculators can help with information on income-related benefits, contribution-based benefits, Universal Credit, tax credits, Council Tax Reduction and Carer's Allowance.

Economics

1 week ago Christine McGuinness supported as she says she's '36, divorced and single mum' after admitting to 'dating again'

The model was married to former Take Me Out host Paddy, 51, from 2011 until 2022

Politics

2 w. ago Fat cat university bosses slammed over 'enormous' salaries as thousands of staff face the axe

It comes after Dundee revealed it was facing a “very severe” ­financial crisis and plans to cut over 600 full-time jobs to address a £35million budget deficit.

Economics

2 w. ago No10 'shocked' by scale of Labour fury at plans for £5bn benefits cut and 'adding safeguards for disabled' as Rachel Reeves desperately tries to avoid civil war while balancing books

An announcement on the measures had been expected yesterday, but has been delayed until next week amid a major operation to win over backbench sceptics.

Events

2 w. ago Judge blocks Trump administration plan to cut millions for teacher training

Eight states had requested a temporary restraining order, which judge granted saying ‘programs ... will be gutted’ A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars for teacher training, finding that cuts were already affecting training programs aimed at addressing a nationwide teacher shortage.The US district judge Myong Joun sided with the eight states that had requested a temporary restraining order. The states argued the cuts were likely driven by efforts by Trump’s administration to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Stacey Solomon 'caught out' by Sort Your Life Out crew as she helps out family in Wales

Stacey Solomon was on hand to help single mum Katrina and her four children declutter their home during the latest episode of BBC's Sort Your Life Out

Events

2 w. ago US judge temporarily halts Trump plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars for teacher training

A federal judge in Boston has blocked the Trump administration’s plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars for teacher training, finding cuts are already affecting training programs aimed at addressing a nationwide teacher shortage

Politics

2 w. ago 'Breastfeeding as an autistic mum feels like hiking in the desert carrying a baby crocodile'

Before she was diagnosed with autism and ADHD, single mum Laurene thought not wanting to touch her baby made her 'bad'

Politics