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South Shields Town Hall.

Council announces financial support for the borough’s pensioners

Pensioners must apply BEFORE December 21 in order to be eligible for the Winter Fuel Allowance

Ad Feature Act fast to secure Winter Fuel Payments, pensioners urged

Scary WhatsApp message you need to watch out for

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Can you stop scam texts? What you can do about spam messages

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Half of renters endure cold, damp or mould - despite record high rents

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These two energy suppliers have been ranked worst by Citizens Advice

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

Cllr Paul Dean

Pensioners Urged to Check Eligibility for 'Gateway Benefit'

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

One million people cancel broadband services due to cost of living

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

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...

Smart metres have become a familiar sight in many homes

Citizens Advice call for ban on forced switch to prepaid meters

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

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

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
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have recently announced an internal review of PIP claims following a recent decision made by an Upper Tier Tribunal.
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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

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

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

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 '...

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

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...

Scam Awareness Month hopes to stop fraudsters in their tracks.

BENEFITS EXPERT: How Scams Awareness Month can help you

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

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

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

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

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
Save energy and money this winter with some top tips to cut your bills.
Jon Ball

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

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

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

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

This is the financial help available if you are facing redundancy

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

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

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

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...

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

How to complain about hidden energy savings

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

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

Millions of mobile phone users have been overcharged for their phones, having been paying expensive rates after their contracts have ended (Photo: Shutterstock)

You could be owed a refund for your mobile phone after millions have been overch...

The UK has a multitude of energy suppliers to choose from, allowing customers to pick the deal that suits them best (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the best and worst energy suppliers for customer service ranked

Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, but with the consumer frenzy about to begin - do you know your rights? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are your consumer rights if you want to return Black Friday items or recei...

Currys PC World staff have been caught giving false warranty information to cust...

If you’re currently receiving benefits or have certain medical conditions, then you may be entitled to help with water bills through the WaterSure scheme (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can get help with water costs if you receive benefits - this is how to apply

Will you be downloading the app? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This free app can save you £640 per year by cancelling subscriptions at the end ...

Make sure your details are safe (Photo: Shutterstock)

This email scam could affect Santander, Royal Bank of Scotland and HSBC custome...

An appeal can be launched if the claim is rejected.

What to do when a benefit claim is made then the person dies

An appeal can be launched if the claim is rejected.

What to do when a benefit claim is made then the person dies

Missed council tax payments could result in huge bills (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how missing one council tax bill could cost you thousands of pounds

Justice

Fewer people divorcing due to EU uncertainty

Fewer people divorcing due to EU uncertainty

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Four million customers overcharged by these mobile phone companies which continu...

Should I take a larger pension or a lump sum and smaller weekly amount?

The deadline for PPI complaints is 29 August, 2019.

Are you due a PPI refund? You have just a year left to claim it

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