InYourArea Community
Corby primary school opens new ‘Sharing Shed’
The shed will be open daily so parents can collect clothing as and when they need it
Cost of Living
National
Shoppers shocked as cost of Lurpak butter and its dupes increase significantly
The costs of the branded butter and the supermarket own brands have been compared in a yearly study, and they had all risen in price
National
Martin Lewis issues warning to parents missing out on £2,000 savings on childcare costs
With about 800,000 people missing out on this benefit, the money saving expert urged parents to make some 'vital checks'
National
Nine tips to save water when bills rise 7.5 per cent in England and Wales
These practical tips can help reduce residents' water and electricity bills and protect the environment
National
Texting two numbers from your mobile phone could lower bills, says Martin Lewis
Major mobile phone networks and broadband providers are due to increase prices this April, so people need to start preparing now
InYourArea Community
Shrewsbury and Salford charities join End Child Poverty Coalition
The charities both part Caritas, will be helping the local community deal with the cost-of- living crisis
National
Grocery bills jump by £788 annually, as food prices hit record high
According to retail analysts Kantar, grocery price inflation has reached 16.7 per cent, the highest figure since records began in 2008
National
DWP: Full list of payments you could be entitled to in February
There are a number of schemes available that people can look to for help as the cost of living crisis continues
Property
Asking rents across Britain hit record highs as rental market shows no sign of slowing
Rightmove predicts average rent across Britain for newly available properties will rise a further 5 per cent in 2023
Property
Buyers turn attention towards one type of property as many struggle with cost of living crisis
Higher mortgage rates and soaring energy costs are driving more buyers to consider purchasing a flat rather than a house
InYourArea Community
Rural households in Bury St Edmunds face heating bill shock
'It seems that families living in rural neighbourhoods, not connected to the gas grid, are easy prey to force heat pumps onto'
InYourArea Community
£60,000 West Midlands grant scheme launched to improve mental health and wellbeing
Grants totalling between £5,000 and £20,000 are on offer, for both new and ongoing projects and initiatives