Advice during the festive period
December 10, 2024
Christmas means lots of bank holidays which means different opening times for things. But there’s still support available. Our in person advice sessions will not...
Advice Column: Keeping track of spending
December 1, 2024
I’ve really struggled with my money this year, and have already spent too much on Christmas. I also recently got caught out by a free...
Beware of Winter Fuel Payment Scams: Stay Safe This Winter
November 22, 2024
As the temperature drops, many people rely on the government’s Winter Fuel Payment to help with heating costs. Unfortunately, scammers often target vulnerable individuals during...
Carers Rights
November 14, 2024
Recognising your rights Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights the UK’s 5.7 million unpaid carers are entitled to, and to help...
Advice Column: Christmas Debt
November 1, 2024
My children love Christmas and they’re already picking extra treats off the shelf when we go shopping, and telling me what presents they want. I...
Advice Column: Wills
October 26, 2024
I don’t have a will, but I wonder if I should make one? The problem is, I have no idea where to start or how...
Citizens Advice responds to new Buy Now Pay Later protections
October 25, 2024
Responding to the Treasury announcement that new protections will be brought in for the Buy Now Pay Later sector, Dame Clare Moriarty, Chief Executive of Citizens...
Preventing the problem from getting worse.
October 24, 2024
The Chancellor must bring in lifeline support to ensure people aren’t plunged into deeper hardship this winter A government’s first Budget is an opportunity to...
Being #ScamAware
October 23, 2024
The increased financial pressure many will be facing has put more people into difficult situations, with many facing issues with debt and being unable to...
Have you supported people moved from the South?
October 23, 2024
We are currently researching people being moved from Southern locations to northern towns or cities in particular to County Durham who are literally just given...