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Financial advice service sees near 400% increase amid the cost of living crisis Nic Marko

Cllr Paul Dean

Pensioners Urged to Check Eligibility for 'Gateway Benefit' Hayley Lovely

Up to one million people cancel broadband due to cost of living

One million people cancel broadband services due to cost of living Sam Johnson

Citizens Advice can advise on debt, welfare benefits, energy bills, mental health issues, and more.

Record numbers supported by Citizens Advice in ‘bleakest-ever’ year Patrick Hollis

People are worried about real wages falling and how they are going to make ends meet as they country is on the brink of a recession.

KATE OSBORNE MP: The burden of the cost of living crisis (created in Downing Str... Kate Osborne MP

Smart metres have become a familiar sight in many homes

Citizens Advice call for ban on forced switch to prepaid meters Patrick Hollis

South Shields Town Hall.

Praise for winter poverty initiatives

Several UK parcel firms are underperforming in the UK, including Amazon.

Evri named UK’s worst delivery service in Citizens Advice league table Jimmy Johnson

Royal Mail to hike stamp prices again despite cost of living crisis Isabella Boneham

The case in question related to hearing impaired claimants who argued they should be awarded points for the activity of bathing and washing.

BENEFITS EXPERT: How some people may be affected by DWP review of PIP claims By The Newsroom

Martin Lewis has shared ways people can stay warm at home without running the heating (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis shares four ways to stay warm at home for just 4p a week Claire Schofield

Octopus Energy is handing out 5,000 heated blankets to help customers keep warm (Photo: Adobe)

Major energy firm gives away free electric blankets as bills soar Claire Schofield

Make sure you're not caught out by the newest scam making the rounds (Photo: Graeme Robertson/Getty Images)

Chocolate lovers warned over scam Cadbury Easter egg hunt WhatsApp message Rhona Shennan

Claimants would be notified they had been overpaid Universal Credit even though they were entitled to the amounts paid and thus have to start the process of challenging the overpaid benefit often leading to unwanted stress and anxiety.

Benefits Expert: Challenging a retrospective ID check after a Universal Credit '... Lance Fuggle

Citizen's Advice South Tyneside has seen a rise in demand, particularly from people struggling with fuel, council tax and rent debt.

Concerns over 'ticking time bomb' as thousands turn to Citizens Advice Chris Binding

Customers face £30 monthly price hike when energy suppliers go bust

Here’s all you need to know about the winter fuel payment - and if you’re eligib... Matt Brooks

Scam Awareness Month hopes to stop fraudsters in their tracks.

BENEFITS EXPERT: How Scams Awareness Month can help you Lance Fuggle

The negative review was taken to court (Photo: Shutterstock)

Man ordered to pay £25k in damages for writing negative online review - why was ... Rhona Shennan

South Tyneside Citizen Advice Bureau's chief executive Ian Thompson.

South Tyneside benefits claimants wrongly docked of almost £10m in payments Gareth Crickmer

If you have a timer on your central heating system, set the heating and hot water to come on only when required.

Top tips to save energy and money this winter Jon Ball

How to be better with money in 2021 - from budgeting to reducing debt Group Reporter

You can ask to be put on furlough under certain circumstances - the rules explai... Sarah Wilson

Strangers can park on your driveway and there’s almost nothing you can do about ... Matt Allan

This is the financial help available if you are facing redundancy Group Reporter

Energy suppliers must offer emergency help to customers who can’t pay their bill... Ethan Shone

Renewing car or home insurance policies can cost more than expected at times, especially when prices increase over time (Photo: Shutterstock)

You could soon be protected against price hikes when renewing insurance Helen Johnson

The coronavirus pandemic is said to be creating a strain on many relationships, with a rise in internet searches surrounding divorce proceedings, according to Citizens Advice (Photo: Shutterstock)

Online searches for ‘how to get a divorce’ are soaring - here’s why Helen Johnson

Out of the six million struggling with debts due to lockdown, one in 10 have found themselves in a position where they are unable to afford food. (Shutterstock)

6 million people in the UK can’t pay their bills due to the pandemic - here's ho... Stephanie Rendall

Over 2 million UK households are in debt over energy bills - but support is avai...

Netflix users are being warned of scam intended to steal personal details. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Netflix users warned of scam offering a year of free subscriptions Sarah Wilson

How to complain about hidden energy savings Sally Burton

Have you seen any of these scams making the rounds? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the coronavirus scams you need to know about - and how to spot them Rhona Shennan

This is how to deal with financial anxiety - and online tools to help you Rosalind Erskine