People are opening up about their long-held family secrets, revealing the surprising things they learned about relatives — and themselves — when they got older. Reddit user u/Flash_Dimension kicked off the tell-all thread, asking other users: ‘Once you were old enough, what were the dark family secrets you were finally let in on?’ The question … Read more
Prince Charles has blasted ‘perverse market forces’ that encourage the food industry to make unhealthy products. He said many families chose low-quality meals because they were much cheaper than healthy options. Good food was too often an ‘afterthought’, he said, and GPs and medical workers had a ‘crucial role’ in stressing the importance of healthy eating. … Read more
Their relationship has raised eyebrows, but it seems Married At First Sight’s Bryce Ruthven and Melissa Rawson are still very much together. The controversial couple proved their romance was stronger than ever on Sunday as they met each other’s families in Melbourne. Radio announcer Bryce, 31, and workplace trainer Melissa, also 31, looked happy and relaxed as they … Read more
Council bosses want to charge grieving families £84 to livestream and record funerals if they can’t get to the service Perth and Kinross Council hopes to impose fee after coronavirus lockdown ends It will cost £60 to use the crematorium webcam to stream and £24 to record The move has since been branded as ‘insensitive’ … Read more
Homeowners are being scammed out of tens of thousands of pounds by a wave of rogue locksmiths who ‘bully’ their victims into submission. Families are being warned against a new crop of cowboy tradesmen who promise quick-fix jobs before threatening to lock people out of their homes if they don’t pay extortionate bills. Online giant … Read more
Grieving families still being denied help a year after landmark High Court ruling By Fiona Parker For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 GMT, 9 March 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 9 March 2021 Married couples and those in civil partnership can claim £9,800 through Bereavement Support Payment if their partner dies Bereaved unmarried parents are … Read more
Heartwarming scenes of family reunion have been seen across the country as restrictions on care home visits are eased as part of Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown. Footage shows the moment Patsy, 81, and Fred, 82, who have been married 60 years, were able to hold hands and be together for the first time … Read more
Together again! Joy for families with elderly relatives as care homes allow visitors for the first time in a YEAR Emotional reunions took place across the UK as care homes reopened to visitors Pam Harrison was among the delighted residents to finally see family yesterday Guidance allows visits without a screen if Covid test is … Read more
Boris Johnson is being sued by 2,000 families of loved ones who died of Covid-19 in a bid to force the Government to hold an inquiry into the UK’s death toll. Britain’s death toll of 124,419 is the worst in Europe and fifth-highest in the world, behind only the US, Brazil Mexico and India. Campaign … Read more
New Budget blow for middle classes as one in four families will lose some or all of their child benefit Analysis shows that as many as 250,000 may lose their child benefit by 2025 Households stop receiving the benefit when one parent earns £50,000 The limit was introduced by George Osborne but has not risen … Read more