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DWP says six million disabled people will receive £150 - see how many in your area with our map
The cost of living payments will go to those in receipt of disability benefits over a two-week period
Cost of Living
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BBC and debt charity partner to help people struggling to pay for a TV licence
In the UK, it is mandatory for all individuals who watch live TV to pay a TV Licence fee of £159. Failure to do so is considered a violation of the law and may result in prosecution
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Dispute expert helps consumers get £10,000 back this year - by complaining
Scott Dixon has advised people on a range of issues, from parking fines to a burst watermelon
InYourArea Community
Retired midwife is 'so grateful' for help with 'crippling' utility bills
Support from Friends of the Elderly means Prue no longer has to suffer 'the nasty, cold morning arthritis pains'
InYourArea Community
Oldham cost of living drop-in service hailed a success
The drop-in ran weekly for one hour on a Monday for a period of six months
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Average price paid for motor insurance has jumped by 16% in a year says association
Rising costs are becoming increasingly challenging for insurers to absorb, the Association of British Insurers said.
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Citizens Advice sees 'bleakest-ever start to year' supporting 9,600 people a day
The charity helped more people with food bank referrals and access to emergency grants
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DWP offering loans of up to £812 for people claiming certain benefits - are you eligible?
Those claiming certain benefits for at least six months may be eligible for a Budgeting Loan
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Mum quoted £7,500 for bathroom transformation does it herself for only £33.50
Victoria Taylor turned her hand to some DIY to save money
InYourArea Community
Community champions donate meals to people in financial crisis
'We wanted to be a business for good, that means being fair to our artists, being a real living employer, using sustainable and ethical products and being an active part of our community'
National
Tesco, Aldi and Lidl follow Sainsbury's with bread and butter price cuts as costs fall
Price reductions are being applied to some everyday essentials
InYourArea Community
Morpeth Chatter Box Café supports visually-impaired people through cost of living crisis
The café was set up to encourage visually-impaired people to get out into the community again following the pandemic