National
Just days left to claim pension credit and qualify for £301 cost of living payment
Time is running out for senior citizens and their families to check whether they qualify for pension credit prior to May 19th
Cost of Living
InYourArea Community
Struggling families across London provided with half a million free meals
Meals were given to low-income Londoners during the two-week Easter school holidays following emergency funding
National
Log burners won't be banned for key reason despite climate concerns
The polluting stoves have generated calls for a ban, but a recent report has outlined why this will not occur
InYourArea Community
Cooking workshops help North East families through cost of living crisis during school holidays
The purpose of the sessions was to provide people with an opportunity to socialise and improve their food education
National
Britons need to accept they’re poorer, and stop demanding pay rises, says Bank of England's chief economist
The central bank's chief economist Huw Pill says people and businesses need to stop playing “pass-the-parcel” to get inflation under control
InYourArea Community
Still time to sign up and run the Ron Hill Accrington 10K for Maundy Relief
There has been an increase in demand for the charity's services since the announcement of the cost of living crisis
National
Interest in electric cars plummets by two-thirds as high prices put off drivers
With new electric vehicles 37 per cent more expensive than petrol and diesel cars, Auto Trader recorded a 65 per cent drop
National
DWP: Full list of claimants excluded from £301 cost of living payment
Millions are set to receive a £301 cost of living payment within weeks, but not everyone will get the cash
InYourArea Community
Bargain bus fare schemes across the country extended
Various bus operators throughout the UK have dropped their prices
National
DWP benefit changes and cost of living payment dates to remember in May
The first of three cost of living packages for those on certain benefits will soon be on the horizon
InYourArea Community
Need for help is growing at Stockbridge Village Food Club
The club offers healthy food packages at a discounted rate to help residents struggling with rising food bills
InYourArea Community
Cost of living help for struggling Sefton residents
Financial aid for bills is available to low-income households