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Far-right thugs in violent clashes with police as unrest spreads to cities across UK

‘Enough is Enough’ protests held in cities including Liverpool, Manchester, Belfast, Leeds, Nottingham and Hull as police try to quell the ongoing fallout from the Southport killings

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024

Face of woman who ruined her own grandad's life

Roy Crutchley, 79, was left penniless after being billed for fictitious solicitors fees

Liverpool Echo · Mar 1, 2023

Woman scammed her own GRANDAD out of £75,000 after inventing fake B&Q legal battle

Olivia Crutchley, 23, conned Roy Crutchley, 79, by creating fake emails to look like they were from solicitors and the Citizens Advice Bureau to make it appear she had been left out of pocket by her former employer B&Q - despite never working for them.

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023

Only 11% ‘entirely trust’ UK Government for financial advice, survey finds

The research, by the David Hume Institute, also found only 12% of people would entirely trust financial information from the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

Alexandria Citizen Advice Bureau to close as part of plans to "move service into 21st century"

Chiefs insist the decision is “not about closing down our advice but relocating it” - with online and telephone services strengthened, and the potential of home visits being investigated.

Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022

Lanarkshire residents can win up to £150 for completing a survey

Residents can take part in a consultation for the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Daily Record · Jul 26, 2022

Disabled East Lothian OAP left shivering in own home due to cost of living crisis

Helen Simpson, 67, from Musselburgh was forced to beg for help after struggling to afford food and heat her home and went to the Citizens Advice Bureau for help

Edinburgh Live · Jun 30, 2022

Scots woman gets £900 backdated benefit cash after seeking help with dental bill

Helen Simpson, 67, from Musselburgh, went to the dentist last summer with toothache and was told treatment would cost hundreds.

Daily Record · Jun 30, 2022

Essential services websites in UK ‘should be accessible to all’

Exclusive: group of charities say that protections are needed to stop people being excluded online

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2022

Woman's ordeal as rats 'explode' in her home after vermin infestation

It caused a lot of friction with her landlord

Wales Online · Apr 1, 2022