Property
UK house prices fall for the first time in 15 months, but property market 'still standing firm'
The average house price in the UK has fallen from £272,259 in September 2022 to £268,282 in October 2022
Cost of Living
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Bank interest rates set to rise again - what it means for your mortgage and savings
The Bank of England (BoE) is expected to raise interest rates by 0.75% tomorrow (November 3)
InYourArea Community
Liverpool: Cost of living leads to rise in youth mental health referrals
A local youth development charity has warned that referrals for children as young as eight are rising
InYourArea News
Widnes church could become 'heating bank' and café
The proposals also include a soft play area and seating for parents.
InYourArea Community
West Lancashire: £9m cost of living fund issued to local residents and firms
West Lancashire Borough Council aims to target mounting financial pressures across the region
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Martin Lewis’s advice on state pension entitlement crashes government website
The MSE boss warned that many households are at risk of missing out on an average £6,000 state pension boost
InYourArea News
Halton to be 'hit hard' by rising energy bills warn academics
A University of Warwick study said the borough could cut its bills by £19m-£31m through energy efficiency schemes such as retrofitting.
InYourArea News
Halton groups urged to apply for £2,500 cost-of-living project grants
Groups can bid for up to £2,500 for projects on one or more of Onward’s social investment themes
InYourArea Community
People invited to free Birmingham event aiming to help cost of living crisis by tackling food waste
Free food tastings of delicious pumpkin curries will be on offer, plus seed swaps, crafts, and activities for all ages on the day
InYourArea Community
Cost of living: £3.6m to target food and fuel poverty in Leicestershire
The cash will offer £1.5m in emergency support and provide free school meals for 14,000 children
InYourArea Community
Botley café to provide free meals for children this October half-term
There will be 40 hot meals and 15 lunch boxes available each day, distributed on a first-come-first-served basis from 11 am to 2 pm
National
The UK areas worst hit by energy bill price hike - full list
Those living in London and in the South East are forking out considerably more of their money on energy bills