Cost of living crisis

Cost of living crisis

Phil Hill: How can we 'Be Ready' if we can't afford present-day supplies?

Entrance to Yeovil Hospital

Entrance to Yeovil Hospital

Merging NHS boards could increase rural deprivation, Somerset councillor warns

Ms Dyke has warned that families across Somerset are facing rising bills and financial pressure

Ms Dyke has warned that families across Somerset are facing rising bills and financial pressure

MP calls for £14bn package with 4,885 Somerset households in fuel poverty

Gideon Amos: Action is needed to stop fuel prices spiralling further

The taxi rank on Corporation Street in Taunton

The taxi rank on Corporation Street in Taunton

New maximum taxi fares across Somerset to rise in September

Mr Amos has thrown his support behind the party's proposed Essential Energy Guarantee

Mr Amos has thrown his support behind the party's proposed Essential Energy Guarantee

Cost of living crisis

Somerset MP backs energy savings plan as figures show thousands in fuel poverty

Ms Gilmour said more action, beyond a fuel duty freeze, is needed to help rural families cope with rising living costs

Ms Gilmour said more action, beyond a fuel duty freeze, is needed to help rural families cope with rising living costs

Cost of living crisis

West Somerset MP says fuel duty freeze not enough for rural families

Somerset Council has received more than £20 million to help residents

Somerset Council has received more than £20 million to help residents

British Government

Council receives £22 million to support residents facing cost-of-living crisis

Ms Gilmour has voiced concerns that the government’s latest support measures fail to address the scale of the crisis facing her constituents

Ms Gilmour has voiced concerns that the government’s latest support measures fail to address the scale of the crisis facing her constituents

Cost of living crisis

Somerset MP warns of pressures faced by rising heating and fuel costs

The price of heating oil has rocketed due to the ongoing war against Iran

The price of heating oil has rocketed due to the ongoing war against Iran

Cost of living crisis

Somerset heating oil users to receive support via new crisis and resilience fund

The Eco-Save app will empower users to lower their bills by cutting energy, water and waste in a way that is simple and achievable (AI-generated image)

The Eco-Save app will empower users to lower their bills by cutting energy, water and waste in a way that is simple and achievable (AI-generated image)

New app by Taunton charity could cut bills and fight climate change

Letter: It's painful to witness UK elites causing hell on earth

Somerset Council is working with charities, community groups and using government funding to offer vital resources to help people cope with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis

Somerset Council is working with charities, community groups and using government funding to offer vital resources to help people cope with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis

Cost of living crisis

Somerset Council urges residents to seek free winter support

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

TADA provides free, confidential, non-judgemental debt advice through a team of trained FCA-approved volunteer debt advisers

TADA provides free, confidential, non-judgemental debt advice through a team of trained FCA-approved volunteer debt advisers

Cost of living crisis

Somerset charity prepares for rise in demand for debt advice services

Millions of Brits will see their gas and electricity bills rise by more than £100 from April 1 in a ‘serious blow to households’

Millions of Brits will see their gas and electricity bills rise by more than £100 from April 1 in a ‘serious blow to households’

Cost of living crisis

Expert reveals the exact date you should turn your heating off this month

Ms Dyke raised concerns about the devastating impact this will have on elderly residents across Somerset, many of whom are already struggling with the cost of living crisis and typically require more heating than urban areas

Ms Dyke raised concerns about the devastating impact this will have on elderly residents across Somerset, many of whom are already struggling with the cost of living crisis and typically require more heating than urban areas

Cost of living crisis

Somerset MP calls for urgent government action on energy price hike

Previous Liberal Democrat research showed that nine in 10 UK adults are worried about the cost of heating and have changed how they heat their homes this winter to keep bills lower

Previous Liberal Democrat research showed that nine in 10 UK adults are worried about the cost of heating and have changed how they heat their homes this winter to keep bills lower

Cost of living crisis

Somerset MP calls on government to scrap latest energy bill rise

A new DWP report details how people struggling spent their Cost of Living Payments on food for their children and heating their homes

A new DWP report details how people struggling spent their Cost of Living Payments on food for their children and heating their homes

DWP Cost of Living Payments report shows more support needed

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the DWP Winter Fuel Payment.

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the DWP Winter Fuel Payment.

Cost of living crisis

Pensions minister issues update on DWP Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Ofgem urged people to make the most of any state benefits they are entitled to, which could help with paying energy bills

Ofgem urged people to make the most of any state benefits they are entitled to, which could help with paying energy bills

Cost of living crisis

Energy bill support available to you as Ofgem price cap rises £149 today

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Cost of living crisis

Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Cost of living crisis

When will you receive DWP Winter Fuel Payments as millions set to miss out

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against change hits 450,000 signatures

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David Riley lost his house due to being a

Cost of living crisis

Somerset pensioner takes mortgage lender to High Court after 'financial misery'

The Household Support Fund, aimed at supporting vulnerable households with the cost of living, is still available

The Household Support Fund, aimed at supporting vulnerable households with the cost of living, is still available

Cost of living crisis

What is the Household Support Fund and how to claim the cost of living support

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland would see energy bills fall by £122 over the course of a year

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland would see energy bills fall by £122 over the course of a year

Cost of living crisis

Energy bills set to fall as Ofgem lowers price cap - how much you could save

HMRC has warned more than 1.4 million parents not to miss out on £1,300 worth of Child Benefit support

HMRC has warned more than 1.4 million parents not to miss out on £1,300 worth of Child Benefit support

Cost of living crisis

Child Benefit £1,300 warning issued as HMRC say 'don't lose out'

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

Cost of living crisis

The DWP cost of living payments you could claim in 2024 - see the full list

The local music centre have to replace their septic tank

The local music centre have to replace their septic tank

Cost of living crisis

Local music education centre appeals for support to cover £10k in bills

If you have not received the Cost of Living Payment from HMRC, but believe they're eligible, they should wait until after 20 November before contacting HMRC

If you have not received the Cost of Living Payment from HMRC, but believe they're eligible, they should wait until after 20 November before contacting HMRC

Cost of living crisis

New £300 cost of living payment for thousands from today

125,000 emergency food parcels were dispatched by Trussell Trust food banks in the South West

125,000 emergency food parcels were dispatched by Trussell Trust food banks in the South West

Cost of living crisis

Local families turning to Trussell Trust food banks hits record highs

Millions of households are due to receive the latest £300 DWP cost of living payment this month

Millions of households are due to receive the latest £300 DWP cost of living payment this month

Cost of living crisis

How to report a missing cost of living payment as millions receive new £300 boost

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis highlights common but 'costly' thermostat mistake costing you money

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP announces major change for parents on Universal Credit

The Real Living Wage will see a slight increase across the UK

The Real Living Wage will see a slight increase across the UK

Cost of living crisis

Almost half a million UK workers to receive pay rise amid cost of living crisis

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment next week - are you eligible?

More than 26 million awards from the household support fund have been received since its launch, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

More than 26 million awards from the household support fund have been received since its launch, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Cost of living crisis

Cost of living support a few clicks away for millions in England, says DWP

Co-founder of the money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk, Tom Church has shared five 'secret' tips for shopping at Poundland.

Co-founder of the money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk, Tom Church has shared five 'secret' tips for shopping at Poundland.

YOUR MONEY MATTERS

Cost of living crisis

How Poundland customers can save on their next shop with these 5 'secret' tips

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit.

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit.

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit deadline warning as benefits may be stopped if missed

This is how you can save up to £720 a year on your weekly shop

This is how you can save up to £720 a year on your weekly shop

Cost of living crisis

Expert reveals how you can save £720 a year on food shopping

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

Cost of living crisis

Households urged to act in the next 48 hours as energy bills set to fall

Here are 18 tips Amazon customers can use to save on their shop

Here are 18 tips Amazon customers can use to save on their shop

YOUR MONEY MATTERS

Cost of living crisis

Amazon shoppers issued with 18 tips to save over £350 on their shopping

The DWP is urging all pensioners to carry out the check and see if they are eligible for Pension Credit

The DWP is urging all pensioners to carry out the check and see if they are eligible for Pension Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP warn thousands they could be missing out on £3,500 cash boost

More than eight million people are eligible for payments, including those on Universal Credit, Tax Credits and Pension Credit

More than eight million people are eligible for payments, including those on Universal Credit, Tax Credits and Pension Credit

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £301 cost of living boost from today - are you eligible?

Research compared how prices at leading UK supermarkets, including Aldi, Asda, Tesco and Lidl, have changed over the last year

Research compared how prices at leading UK supermarkets, including Aldi, Asda, Tesco and Lidl, have changed over the last year

Worst price rises at supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Lidl revealed

Millions will receive the DWP £301 cost of living payment starting from next week - dates and eligibility

Millions will receive the DWP £301 cost of living payment starting from next week - dates and eligibility

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £301 cost of living payment next week - everyone who is eligible

The DWP has revealed that tax credit claimants will receive their first cost of living payment next month

The DWP has revealed that tax credit claimants will receive their first cost of living payment next month

Cost of living crisis

Exact date one million Tax Credit claimants will receive DWP cost of living payment

Households in South Somerset face heating bill shock.

Households in South Somerset face heating bill shock.

Cost of living crisis

Households in South Somerset face heating bill shock

BP announces annual profit of £23bn

BP announces annual profit of £23bn

Cost of living crisis

BP announces annual profit of £23bn after soaring price of gas and oil

Prince’s Trust Youth Index 2023 reveals cost of living concerns. Image Credits: NQ Staff

Prince’s Trust Youth Index 2023 reveals cost of living concerns. Image Credits: NQ Staff

Cost of living crisis

Prince’s Trust Youth Index 2023 reveals cost of living concerns

Morrisons and Heinz announce partnership to help those in need

Morrisons and Heinz announce partnership to help those in need

Cost of living crisis

Morrisons shoppers can get a FREE meal with this secret phrase from today

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

Cost of living crisis

£900 Winter Fuel Payment - who is eligible and payment dates from November