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Falling wages and increased expenses are leading to more people living on the brink of poverty and needing to turn to breadlines. Studies from the Deadline to the Breadline charity as well as private groups…
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The demand on food banks across the UK is coming coming from households on benefits. Studies should that over 80% of the individuals that us the centres receive some form of government assistance, but the…
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Residential customers of British Gas got some good news from a recent news release. The energy giant expects the trend toward lower energy costs to continue, reflecting an average annual savings of some £100 on a…
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The demand for food assistance across the UK is skyrocketing. The national Trussell Trust charity organisation has had over a 150% increase in the number of people and families requesting emergency parcels, and even with…
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Financial Planning Week returns to the UK in late November. This event is becoming an annual treat to those who cannot afford to pay the customary £400 or more fee charged by most financial planners. Already…
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Tenants that fall into rent arrears will now have more of their Universal Credit payment sent directly to the landlord. The extra support is part of managed payments and the Department for Work and Pensions…
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With the high cost of gas and electricity, combined with the weak economy and ongoing reduction in benefits, millions of older people struggle to stay warm. Research and studies from groups such as Age UK…
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In a move that threatens the very existence of several prominent high street lenders, the Financial Conduct Authority has outlawed certain fees that have previously been charged to payday loan customers. Limits include a cap…
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In an effort to improve the entitlement system, the central government starting sending funds to local councils in 2013. This change replaced the Crisis Loans as well as Community Care Grants, and the aim was…
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Three recent studies shed light on the high poverty levels in West Midlands and the city of Birmingham. The Living Wage Foundation has reported on the low incomes in the area that lead to financial…