InYourArea Community
John Sykes Foundation launches cost-of-living fund for Reading
The fund is open to charities and groups supporting people who can't afford to heat their homes or buy food
Cost of Living
InYourArea Community
Surviving Winter appeal reaches £1million milestone for Somerset pensioners
The 2022/23 appeal has already kept over 300 people warm since November
National
Planning to travel? Beware of fake deals as scammers take advantage of cost of living crisis
Due to rising living expenses, consumers are more likely to become victims of fraud as they look for more affordable options
National
State Pension age to rise to 68 sooner than expected under new plans
The move would force millions of Brits to stay in work longer before they can claim their government-funded pension
InYourArea Community
Manchester parents offered advice on how to positively impact their child's future
Physical and mental health have been revealed as the most important factors to young families in Manchester
InYourArea Community
Greater Manchester Lib Dems urge leaders to trial 'Baby Box' scheme
Officials would provide the free hampers to all expectant mothers four weeks before their due dates
National
Stuffing your freezer with newspaper can help save energy, claim experts
Refrigerators and freezers are among the top five energy-guzzling appliances in the house
InYourArea Community
South Shields community group receives cost-of-living cash boost
As more people struggle with food and heating bills, there is a danger that the services supporting them will collapse
National
National Grid will pay you to sit in the dark tonight - how the scheme works and how to sign up
Around 26 energy providers have signed up for the scheme that will be running today between the hours of 4.30pm and 6pm
National
Heinz faces backlash after hiking baked beans price by 20p
The food giant blamed the soaring energy costs and food inflation impacting ingredients for the recent price rise
National
When average energy bills could fall by £300 as wholesale gas prices drop
If the forecasts do happen it would mean the Government support for energy bills in practice ends in July
Cost of Living
Staffordshire school uniform project offers 'helping hand' to families
The Pre-Loved Uniform Market allows local families to pick up clothing on key dates during the year