Cost of living crisis

All new uniform rules coming into North East schools this week for autumn term

A new report says 7.4 million UK households have struggled to afford essentials such as food and heating, while experts say government action is starting to make a difference.

A new report says 7.4 million UK households have struggled to afford essentials such as food and heating, while experts say government action is starting to make a difference.

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Record 7.4 million households struggling to afford essentials despite 'signs of hope'

A new report says 7.4 million UK households have struggled to afford essentials such as food and heating, while experts say government action is starting to make a difference.

A new report says 7.4 million UK households have struggled to afford essentials such as food and heating, while experts say government action is starting to make a difference.

Cost of living crisis

Record 7.4 million households struggling to afford essentials despite 'signs of hope'

Workers face fresh cost of living squeeze says a new report into rising bills

Workers face fresh cost of living squeeze says a new report into rising bills

Cost of living crisis

Fresh cost of living warning as energy bills and wages pile pressure on families

Salvation Army volunteers (l-r) Trevor Watson, Andrew Griffiths, Elizabeth Bell, Diane Bartle and John Appleby with bags of food ready for collection at the Bread and Butter Thing food hub at the Salvation Army on Palmerston Street, Stockton. Picture

Salvation Army volunteers (l-r) Trevor Watson, Andrew Griffiths, Elizabeth Bell, Diane Bartle and John Appleby with bags of food ready for collection at the Bread and Butter Thing food hub at the Salvation Army on Palmerston Street, Stockton. Picture

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‘Everybody’s struggling’ - North East food club offering hope as cost pressures bite

A number of rats, presumed dead, in a TS1 back alley. No attribution required. Free for LDRS use.

A number of rats, presumed dead, in a TS1 back alley. No attribution required. Free for LDRS use.

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'Disgusting' rat problems plaguing TS1 as resident hits out at 'horrible' situation

Cost of living crisis

Only one house in Middlesbrough set to be hit by new mansion tax

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen at the launch of The Great North. Credit: Daniel Hodgson. Free for LDRS use.

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen at the launch of The Great North. Credit: Daniel Hodgson. Free for LDRS use.

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Ben Houchen the odd mayor out in not signing a joint letter to Rachel Reeves

Some UK households could receive a discount of up to £250 via their electricity bill every year for 10 years, totalling £2,500.

Some UK households could receive a discount of up to £250 via their electricity bill every year for 10 years, totalling £2,500.

Cost of living crisis

UK households could get £250 annual energy bill discount under new plans

Next is now closed for good, and desolate on the inside. Credit: Daniel Hodgson. Free for LDRS use.

Next is now closed for good, and desolate on the inside. Credit: Daniel Hodgson. Free for LDRS use.

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'A sign of the times' Residents and businesses slam 'tumbleweed town'

The number of households eligible for the £150 warm home discount is now just over 6 million

The number of households eligible for the £150 warm home discount is now just over 6 million

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Nearly 3 million more homes to receive £150 energy bill discount next winter

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

Child poverty in the North East. Photo: Kate Stanworth / Save The Children. Free to reuse for all LDR partners with credit

Child poverty in the North East. Photo: Kate Stanworth / Save The Children. Free to reuse for all LDR partners with credit

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The shocking wards with highest levels of child poverty across Teesside

Bills are predicted to increase across the board this April, but there's still time to get a better deal

Bills are predicted to increase across the board this April, but there's still time to get a better deal

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Beat April household bills rise with these quick weekend tasks

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis said the State Pension check could

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis said the State Pension check could

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis pension alert ahead of deadline to boost pensions by up to £10,000

A Lifetime ISA or LISA can be used for property or retirement

A Lifetime ISA or LISA can be used for property or retirement

Cost of living crisis

Everyone under 40 urged to 'act now' to not miss out on £11,000 in free cash

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

Pensioners will see their State Pension payments are set to increase in April, with some receiving a £470 boost.

Pensioners will see their State Pension payments are set to increase in April, with some receiving a £470 boost.

Cost of living crisis

Pension payments to increase next month as new amount confirmed

The average energy bill for a dual-fuel home paying by direct debit will increase from £1,738-a-year to £1,849 from April

The average energy bill for a dual-fuel home paying by direct debit will increase from £1,738-a-year to £1,849 from April

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5 ways to beat the energy bill rise as households set to see £111 increase

The increase means that a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales will now pay £1,849 on average for energy

The increase means that a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales will now pay £1,849 on average for energy

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Household energy bills £750 higher than 5 years ago, campaigners warn

The increase means that a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales will now pay £1,849 on average for energy

The increase means that a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales will now pay £1,849 on average for energy

Cost of living crisis

Household energy bills £750 higher than 5 years ago, campaigners warn

The increase means that a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales will now pay £1,849 on average for energy

The increase means that a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales will now pay £1,849 on average for energy

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Energy bills to rise by 6.4 per cent in April as Ofgem hikes energy price cap

Energy bills are set to rise again in April, with the latest forecast suggesting a 5 per cent hike for typical household energy bills

Energy bills are set to rise again in April, with the latest forecast suggesting a 5 per cent hike for typical household energy bills

Cost of living crisis

The exact date you should turn your heating off as energy bills set to rise again

Forecasters expect Ofgem to reveal that the typical household energy bill will rise by 5%, or £85, to £1,823.

Forecasters expect Ofgem to reveal that the typical household energy bill will rise by 5%, or £85, to £1,823.

Cost of living crisis

Energy bills set to rise 5 per cent in April, new forecast predicts

Around 530,000 UK customers could be impacted by the changes coming later this year

Around 530,000 UK customers could be impacted by the changes coming later this year

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'Act now' warning to 530,000 UK households at risk of being left without heating

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

Bleeding your radiators will increase their efficiency overall and even save you a small amount on your heating bill

Bleeding your radiators will increase their efficiency overall and even save you a small amount on your heating bill

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The 60p hack that can cut up to 20 per cent off your energy bills

Ofgem has urged customers to take advantage of increasing choice among suppliers, saying households could save up to £140

Ofgem has urged customers to take advantage of increasing choice among suppliers, saying households could save up to £140

Cost of living crisis

Millions urged to act now as energy bills rise ahead of cold snap

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

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

Two-week warning for pensioners as Winter Fuel Payment deadline approaches

DWP Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants will see their payments automatically increase next year

DWP Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants will see their payments automatically increase next year

Cost of living crisis

DWP PIP change to payments this month ahead of benefit increase next year

Multiple energy firms have announced that they will pause charges for electricity at points over the festive season, including Christmas Day

Multiple energy firms have announced that they will pause charges for electricity at points over the festive season, including Christmas Day

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Multiple energy firms offering free electricity for customers this Christmas

Cost-of-living experts have come up with some simple financial steps that could slash household bills by around £2,827 -a-year

Cost-of-living experts have come up with some simple financial steps that could slash household bills by around £2,827 -a-year

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8 simple changes to cut £3,000 off your household bills this Christmas

Check your bank to see if your DWP Christmas bonus has landed yet - it may have the reference code DWP XB

Check your bank to see if your DWP Christmas bonus has landed yet - it may have the reference code DWP XB

DWP Christmas bonus paid from today with this five digit code

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

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

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payment deadline approaches - what you need to do to get £300 boost

More than ten million pensioners will miss out on the DWP Winter Fuel Payment compared to previous years.

More than ten million pensioners will miss out on the DWP Winter Fuel Payment compared to previous years.

Cost of living crisis

DWP issues major Winter Fuel Payment update for 1.3 million pensioners

The benefit cap freeze will see a decrease in real terms for many people

The benefit cap freeze will see a decrease in real terms for many people

DWP confirm benefit cap frozen despite interest rate increases

Eligible households in several postcodes have already qualified for the DWP cold weather payment following the cold snaps this week

Eligible households in several postcodes have already qualified for the DWP cold weather payment following the cold snaps this week

Cost of living crisis

Brits urged to check eligibility for cost of living payment activated this week

The regulator said the increase would see the typical bill for a household in England, Scotland and Wales increase

The regulator said the increase would see the typical bill for a household in England, Scotland and Wales increase

Cost of living crisis

Energy bills will rise again from January as Ofgem confirms price cap increase

The bill cutting check was hailed as a

The bill cutting check was hailed as a

Cost of living crisis

The energy bill cutting hack called a 'no-brainer' by Martin Lewis

Save money and lower your bills with these expert heating and energy hacks this winter

Save money and lower your bills with these expert heating and energy hacks this winter

Cost of living crisis

19 easy heating hacks and energy tips to cut bills this winter

More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC.

More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC.

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost but missing out - how to apply

With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter?

With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter?

Cost of living crisis

Six grants you can claim to help with energy bills this winter

The cost of Christmas is expected to hit millions this year

The cost of Christmas is expected to hit millions this year

Cost of living crisis

Debt expert shares her top tips to save on the cost of Christmas

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Cost of living crisis

Benefit payments set to increase including Universal Credit, PIP & Child Benefit

Council Tax is set to rise again, with an average increase of £100 due next year

Council Tax is set to rise again, with an average increase of £100 due next year

Cost of living crisis

Council Tax bills set to rise by an average of £100 in the new year

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

Cost of living crisis

Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment

Premier Clarendon, on Dovecot Street in Stockton

Premier Clarendon, on Dovecot Street in Stockton

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Loaf of bread and milk on offer for just a PENNY in local store's bundle deal

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

Energy bills will rise by £149 for the average household from October 1 after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Energy bills will rise by £149 for the average household from October 1 after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Cost of living crisis

Which? reveals top 5 tips to tackle Ofgem price cap rise as energy bills soar

These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of.

These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of.

Cost of living crisis

Five big money changes coming in October from energy bills to the budget

The new Ofgem price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1

The new Ofgem price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1

Cost of living crisis

This is how you can save £130 on energy bills as Ofgem price cap set to rise

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?

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Cost of living crisis

Thousands could be eligible for £150 energy bill discount opening next month