Monthly Archives: August 2015
Over 20% of GPs give referrals to food banks
Currently, over 20% of GPs are now providing families on a low income a voucher to a food bank, which is an increase of over 15% from last year. This is putting a bigger strain…
Hundreds of families to be assisted in 2015 by npower from The Fuel Bank
In an effort to battle fuel poverty, npower has contributed hundreds of vouchers to the Gloucester centres which are part of the new charity Fuel Banks that are being created across the UK. The programme…
One half of Birmingham children live in housing in deprived areas
The housing challenge for families with children in Birmingham is extensive. So many residents of the city are struggling to keep up with their bills, it is difficult to find a safe home for their…
In 2018, households can change energy suppliers in 24 hours
As a result of the big six energy suppliers overcharging consumers by up to 5 per cent per year on their electric or gas bills, the government and the Competition and Markets Authority are putting…