MORE than a third of us are worried about the cost of Christmas this year. A nationwide poll found the average cost of festivities will be around £700, although a fifth said they will likely fall into debt to afford it, Skipton Building Society reports. 9 More than a third of us are worried about… … Read more
Hard-up households have just one day to apply for bill support worth £225 …C0NTINUE READING HERE>>> HARD-UP households have just one day left to apply for a free cash grant to help with energy bills and other costs. Cash-strapped families can get access to the money through the government’s Household Support Fund (HSF). 1 Close-up as … Read more
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners have just 10 DAYS left to apply for vital benefit to unlock winter fuel payment …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> HUNDREDS of thousands of pensions have just days left to apply for a vital benefit that unlocks the winter fuel payment. Previously, this winter support, valued at up to £300, was … Read more
Thousands of Scots warned about major change to benefits payments this month …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> SCOTS who get benefits are being urged to plan ahead for key Christmas and New Year dates. This is because most payments are expected to arrive early for the festive season. 1 People in Scotland will get their benefit … Read more
Thousands of Scots can claim £60 heating payment to help with energy bills this winter …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THOUSANDS of Scots could pocket a £60 bonus with a one-off heating payment this winter. With households across the country bracing for the coldest December of the decade, folk are feeling the crunch of rising energy … Read more