Mental Health & Debt 2024

Mental Health & Debt 2024

MoneySavingExpert.com – the consumer website dedicated to cutting your bills and finding deals, saving money and campaigning for financial justice – is providing a free Mental Health & Debt guide.  The guide covers how to handle debts when unwell, work...
Get Ready for Winter

Get Ready for Winter

The temperatures are dropping so now is the time to think about how to reduce your energy bills and make the most of your money: Turn down the thermostat and programme your heating for throughout the day to ensure your home is warm Switch off lights in rooms that are...
Household Support Fund Extended

Household Support Fund Extended

On the back of the government’s disappointing decision to stop winter fuel payments for around 10 million pensioners in England and Wales, they have now announced an extension to the Household Support Fund for the next 6 months. Originally due to end in...
Are You Eligible for Pension Credit?

Are You Eligible for Pension Credit?

Although the Government has decided to cut the winter fuel payments for pension households this winter, it is important to stress that those pensioners eligible for pension credit or other means-tested benefits will still be entitled to the winter fuel payment. This...
Debt Relief Orders

Debt Relief Orders

From 6 April 2024 the £90 Debt Relief Order fee was abolished. This will make it easier for clients in financial difficulties to apply for DROs, where the fees have been a barrier to them taking the option, or they had to wait for a decision when applying for a...