Archive: 2025 / 09
Winter Fuel Payment: Up to Two Million Pensioners May Miss £300 Bonus
Two million older Britons could lose a £200‑£300 Winter Fuel Payment if they miss the qualifying week in September. To claim, they must be born before 22 September 1959 and live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. An income cap of £35,000 means higher earners will have to repay via tax. Most payouts arrive automatically in November‑December 2025, but a few steps are still required.
Sep, 25 2025
Brooks Nader Sparks Period Positivity After Showing Wimbledon Stain on TikTok
Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader shared a TikTok showing a period stain on her white skirt at Wimbledon, and the internet applauded her honesty. The candid post drew praise for normalizing periods and sparked wider talk about dress codes, stigma, and women in sport. Nader said she chose to laugh instead of hide it—and the moment went viral.
Sep, 11 2025