Opinion

Q. I recently moved to a new area that is live for Universal Credit and is in a full service area, so I made a claim as advised.

Everyone loves Christmas and New Year – it's time to reflect on the year gone and the one ahead, catch up with friends and family, the presents, and of course, the parties.

Do you choose a real tree or an artificial one? Don’t be put off by the mess – here’s how to keep a real tree at its best or even better, buy a potted one.

Amidst the Brexit chaos, last week an important report was published that may have slipped under the radar.

So are they ever going to market an after-shave for pensioners?

My parents consistently swear at me, make me feel bad and put me down.

Does Christmas leave you, a member of your family or a friend itchy, sneezing, tight chested and dabbing at running eyes?

Here’s the last instalment of gardening gifts for Christmas – presents for indoor gardeners.

Q. In previous winters I received a cold weather payment as part of my Income Support entitlement, but I recently changed benefits to Universal Credit. Can I still get this payment with Universal Credit?

We could make the North East into one of the world’s great shipbuilding centres with a Government believing in the Tyne and the Wear instead of the Conservatives selling us down the river.

I have recently received a Notice of Intended Prosecution from the police telling me that me that my car was caught speeding. The letter asked me to identify the driver, what should I do?

Q. I am claiming Child Tax Credit for my eight-year-old. I have spoken to my ex-husband and he is also wanting to claim Child Tax Credit. Is this possible?

High blood pressure is the single biggest cause of premature death in the world, responsible for 60% of all strokes and kidney failure, 40% of heart attacks, and it increases your risk of Alzheimer’s by 50%.

It may be cold outside but Christmas gifts are an ideal way to get children into gardening – and you don’t have to spend a fortune either.

Christmas is a wonderful and exciting time of the year when families and friends get together and gifts are exchanged.

This week we’ve been presented with a Brexit deal which has pulled off the remarkable feat of uniting leavers and remainers across the political spectrum in opposition to it.

So my eldest son turned 18 today. Yes, I know what you’re thinking: ‘How can someone so young have an 18-year-old son?’

So my eldest son turned 18 today. Yes, I know what you’re thinking: ‘How can someone so young have an 18-year-old son?’

This is the second in my series of the best gifts to buy for your gardening loved ones - This week, I focus on main presents, from £10 to £50.