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The Observer view on the shameful premium that the poorest pay for their energy

The forced installation of costly prepayment meters must be stopped. Give low-income consumers a proper safety net instead

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023

Dominic Perrottet vows to slash energy bills by $250 to help with cost of living

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says a re-elected Liberals and Nationals government will slash energy bills by $250 and help households unlock up to $400 in further savings by switching to a better deal.

ABC News · Feb 4, 2023

Mum forced to turn off heating and stuff son's clothes with hot water bottles

Abigail Tunstall has been hit by the 'trifecta' or rising food prices, mortgage rates and utility bills that has forced the disabled single mum to turn her heating off to be able to afford her house

Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2023

Students in England face ‘negative impact’ from refusal to tie loans to inflation, admits DfE

Raising maintenance loans by only 2.8% means students will have to cut back on food and books, says report

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023

Thousands said to be missing out on £34 per month free food help available from the NHS

The NHS Healthy Start scheme gives households pre-paid cards offering between £4.25 and £8.50 per week to help out with food shopping.

Chronicle Live · Feb 3, 2023

Expert shares the one design choice that could devalue your home

Property experts have shared the home improvements that don't add much to the value of your home, with some even decreasing the figure

Liverpool Echo · Feb 3, 2023

DWP cost of living support - when to expect the first payment of 2023

The first instalment of the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) cost of living payments will be given to eligible people in spring of this year - in just a few months time.

Glasgow Live · Feb 3, 2023

Thousands missing out on £34 a month to help with food bills - here's how you can claim today

The NHS helps eligible people with some extra cash to afford food at the supermarket

Manchester Evening News · Feb 3, 2023

DWP may stop Carer's Allowance if you go on holiday abroad – check the rules before you book

There are rules around how much time you can spend on holiday while claiming Carer's Allowance

Nottingham Post · Feb 3, 2023

New way for people of State Pension age to claim annual income boost of more than £3,500

Even a small award of Pension Credit acts as ‘gateway’ to a wide range of other financial help including cost of living payments.

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023