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British energy suppliers criticised over ‘disconnection by the back door’

Regulator says vulnerable households put on prepayment meters can be left without power for days and even weeks

The Guardian - UK

Charity issues urgent energy meter ‘self-disconnecting’ warning ahead of winter

Citizens Advice has warned about the rise in the number of energy customers 'self-disconnecting' from their pre-payment meters this winter amid the cost of living crisis

Edinburgh Live

Charity warns people at risk of self-disconnecting from energy meters this winter to save money

Citizens Advice is calling for benefits to increase in line with inflation rate of 10.1%.

Daily Record

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Worried about bills? Here’s a financial survival plan

Experts advise what you should do if you are struggling to pay for mortgage, rent, energy or food

The Guardian - UK

Citizens Advice fears rise in people ‘self-disconnecting’ from energy meters

'Many often self-disconnect, impacting their health, wellbeing and potentially leading to disrepair for their homes'

Wales Online

National Grid launches £50m energy help fund to tackle ‘escalating crisis’

Citizens Advice described the cost of living as an ‘escalating crisis’ and advised people to seek help

The Independent UK

National Grid creates £50m emergency fund for vulnerable households

UK electricity distributor warns of “exponential increase” in customers seeking help with their energy bills

The Guardian - UK

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Energy support vouchers worth £25m are going unclaimed - how to redeem them

Time is running out to claim the discount, totalling £400 per household for those on prepayment meters

Manchester Evening News

£25 million in energy support vouchers going unclaimed - how to redeem yours

The vouchers, totalling £400 per household, are for people on pre-payment meters but time is running out to claim them

Nottingham Post

Four ways you could be missing out on extra money and cheaper bills this winter

Consumer rights Martyn James rounds up all the ways where you could boost your money this winter, as the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze household finances

Daily Mirror

Six things you can do if you're struggling with debt

Credit cards, energy bills and rent are where most adults currently have outstanding debt

Wales Online

Newcastle families struggling with cost of living crisis can seek help and advice at local events

Mental Health Concern has organised a number of drop-in sessions so residents can speak to services

Chronicle Live

Why rising use of prepayment meters could be ‘disconnection by back door’

Households that ‘pay as they go’ for energy may not be able to afford to top up their meters this winter

The Guardian - UK

Lanarkshire politicians invite locals to attend cost-of-living event

Angela Crawley MP and Christina McKelvie MSP will host the event next month.

Daily Record

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Manchester Evening News

How to find and use a food bank near you

It can be an arduous task gaining access to a food bank but it's worth it if you're unable to afford food

The National (Scotland)

Citizens Advice network to get almost £2m boost to help people through crisis

THE Citizens Advice network in Scotland will benefit from £1.9 million of new funding to upgrade

The Guardian - UK

More than two million UK households are in debt on their electricity bills

People are already unplugging fridges, washing clothes by hand and skipping meals – with worse to come this winter, Citizens Advice warns

The Independent UK

Cost of living scams: What to look out for and how to get help as fraudsters target relief payment

Dodgy texts, calls and emails on the rise as UK economic outlook becomes ever bleaker

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Daily Mirror

Nearly half of Brits in debt have 'feared for their lives' from debt collectors

One in three have been 'rattled' by bailiffs knocking on their door - and 50% do not feel they were treated humanely by the businesses they owe money to

The Guardian - UK

How to manage and reduce your debt

From reorganising day-to-day bill-paying as costs soar, to defaulting on potentially serious debts

The Independent UK

Cost of living scams: What to look out for and how to get help as fraudsters target relief payment

Dodgy texts, calls and emails on the rise as UK economic outlook becomes ever bleaker

Daily Record

DWP could give people of State Pension age with back pain up to £369 each month

Nearly 1.4m people across the UK currently receive either £61.85 or £92.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Daily Record

Castle Douglas hosting awareness day to stop people being taken in by fraudsters

The general public will be able to get advice from the police, Citizens Advice, trading standards and victim support

Chronicle Live

Experts warn consumers not to listen to social media 'advice' on energy bills

Facebook and Twitter are awash with worried people struggling to cope with rising costs but the help suggested is not always wise

Wales Online

Warning for households about ‘significant’ increase in energy scams as fraudsters prey on vulnerable

More than 40 million people had been targeted by scammers last year, according to Citizens Advice

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