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NFU Mutual unveils £3.25m cost of living support for national causes
The trust will distribute the funds to local and national charities to help combat the crisis
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National
This Government scheme can give you some 'breathing space' from debt
Feeling like a debt collector is only a few steps behind you can be scary, but this scheme can help give you seem extra time to sort a pay plan or get advise
InYourArea Community
New hardship fund will help pay for children’s educational trips
The funding will prevent children facing financial hardship from missing out on confidence-building trips
InYourArea Community
Woodland Trust offers young people chance to win funding for environmental projects
Nine individuals or small groups will win up to £5,000 for their projects
InYourArea Community
Grants to provide funding for dementia choirs that transform lives through music
Choirs are encouraged to apply on Monday, February 13
Property
Top 10 best (and worst) locations in England to build your dream home
A big advantage of self-building is that you can design it to suit your needs, but where could you build your dream home for less?
National
All you need to know about teacher strikes - from dates to online lessons
Around 23,000 schools will be hit by industrial action and a return to pandemic era remote teaching may also be a possibility
National
Older dogs rehoming charity launches winter appeal to cover increasing vet bills
Oldies Club puts dogs over seven-years-old into foster homes while they find a new home for them
Cup of Positivitea
Cute and cuddly pics of pets bringing smiles to faces this Blue Monday
Being massive pet lovers, the InYourArea team jumped at the chance of sharing pics of their pets
National
Single-use plastic cutlery and plates to be banned - 'protect the natural environment for future generations'
Environment Secretary Therese Coffey said 'we have again listened to the public’s calls'
National
Voters warned of new ID requirement ahead of local elections - what you need to know
Local elections are coming up and there are new rules in place for voters
InYourArea Community
Drive to get more women into the construction industry
Support with childcare and training costs will encourage more women into site management roles