Citizens Advice

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9 ways you can get council tax support - as millions face huge rises

Pensioners must apply BEFORE December 21 in order to be eligible for the Winter Fuel Allowance

Ad Feature Act fast to secure Winter Fuel Payments, pensioners urged

Scary WhatsApp message you need to watch out for

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Can you stop scam texts? What you can do about spam messages

Abbie McMahon, 25, claims she was flung from her wheelchair when the wheel broke after getting stuck in a dropped kerb.

My wheelchair broke when it got trapped in a dropped kerb

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Half of renters endure cold, damp or mould - despite record high rents

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These two energy suppliers have been ranked worst by Citizens Advice

Wyre Council's Cabinet is to consider the continuation of funding for Citizens Advice Lancashire West

More people using Citizens Advice service over benefits and debt

The Salvation Army in Blackpool supported over 1,000 people with emergency food

Over 1,200 people received emergency food support in Blackpool

Almost 15 percent of Lancashire households are classed as 'fuel poor'

Help for Lancashire households struggling with energy costs

£2m fund to be distributed to stop 'heating or eating' choices. Photo: Cadent Foundation

Blackpool charity to help distribute £2m to stop people making desperate 'heatin...

Up to one million people cancel broadband due to cost of living

One million people cancel broadband services due to cost of living

Citizens Advice can advise on debt, welfare benefits, energy bills, mental health issues, and more.

Record numbers supported by Citizens Advice in ‘bleakest-ever’ year

Andy Pugsley has shared photos from his stay at Blackpool Promenade Hotel, which shows a) mould on the ceiling b) toenail cuttings on the floor c) a toilet brush left in the room and d) the window in his suite that he says had no curtain or blinds.

"Our filthy hotel suite had no curtains and dried vomit in the bathroom"

Smart metres have become a familiar sight in many homes

Citizens Advice call for ban on forced switch to prepaid meters

Several UK parcel firms are underperforming in the UK, including Amazon.

Evri named UK’s worst delivery service in Citizens Advice league table
Several UK parcel firms, such as Royal Mail, Amazon and DPD, are underperforming according to the Citizens’ Advice league table 2022 with Evri ranking last for the second year in a row.
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Almost a third of Lancashire over-75s are not claiming their full benefit entitlement

Push to ensure Lancashire residents are claiming all their benefits

The Fund will bring a £90 payment to Fylde households with elderly residents

Vulnerable elderly residents in Fylde to receive share of Household Support fund

Are you entitled to compensation?

Flight and train compensation for Lancashire travellers: Legal rights explained

Royal Mail to hike stamp prices again despite cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis has shared ways people can stay warm at home without running the heating (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis shares four ways to stay warm at home for just 4p a week

Octopus Energy is handing out 5,000 heated blankets to help customers keep warm (Photo: Adobe)

Major energy firm gives away free electric blankets as bills soar

Make sure you're not caught out by the newest scam making the rounds (Photo: Graeme Robertson/Getty Images)

Chocolate lovers warned over scam Cadbury Easter egg hunt WhatsApp message

Customers face £30 monthly price hike when energy suppliers go bust

Here’s all you need to know about the winter fuel payment - and if you’re eligib...

Wesham club AFC Fylde has come under fire for its controversial job advert, in which it told applicants who "have to pick the kids up at 3.30" not to apply.

Controversial AFC Fylde football club job advert is 'discriminatory,' says Black...

Wyre Council has given backing to a new CAB project in the borough

Funding approved for digital Citizens' Advice kiosks trial in Wyre
New digital kiosks are to be installed across Wyre as part of a trial to help the Citizens Advice Lancashire West to reach more residents.
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The negative review was taken to court (Photo: Shutterstock)

Man ordered to pay £25k in damages for writing negative online review - why was ...

If you have a timer on your central heating system, set the heating and hot water to come on only when required.

Top tips to save energy and money this winter

How to be better with money in 2021 - from budgeting to reducing debt

You can ask to be put on furlough under certain circumstances - the rules explai...

Over 2 million UK households are in debt over energy bills - but support is avai...

See letter from Mrs PS Ogden,

Letters - Saturday, November 21, 2020

Strangers can park on your driveway and there’s almost nothing you can do about ...

This is the financial help available if you are facing redundancy

Energy suppliers must offer emergency help to customers who can’t pay their bill...

Renewing car or home insurance policies can cost more than expected at times, especially when prices increase over time (Photo: Shutterstock)

You could soon be protected against price hikes when renewing insurance

The coronavirus pandemic is said to be creating a strain on many relationships, with a rise in internet searches surrounding divorce proceedings, according to Citizens Advice (Photo: Shutterstock)

Online searches for ‘how to get a divorce’ are soaring - here’s why

Out of the six million struggling with debts due to lockdown, one in 10 have found themselves in a position where they are unable to afford food. (Shutterstock)

6 million people in the UK can’t pay their bills due to the pandemic - here's ho...

Netflix users are being warned of scam intended to steal personal details. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Netflix users warned of scam offering a year of free subscriptions

How to complain about hidden energy savings

Have you seen any of these scams making the rounds? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the coronavirus scams you need to know about - and how to spot them

This is how to deal with financial anxiety - and online tools to help you

County Hall is pushing digital communication

Lancashire residents 'will not be left behind' by county council's shift to digi...

Wyre's Citizen's Advice service has been given another year of funding

Wyre's Citizens Advice service gets extra year of council funding

Millions of mobile phone users have been overcharged for their phones, having been paying expensive rates after their contracts have ended (Photo: Shutterstock)

You could be owed a refund for your mobile phone after millions have been overch...

The UK has a multitude of energy suppliers to choose from, allowing customers to pick the deal that suits them best (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the best and worst energy suppliers for customer service ranked

Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, but with the consumer frenzy about to begin - do you know your rights? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are your consumer rights if you want to return Black Friday items or recei...

Currys PC World staff have been caught giving false warranty information to cust...

If you’re currently receiving benefits or have certain medical conditions, then you may be entitled to help with water bills through the WaterSure scheme (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can get help with water costs if you receive benefits - this is how to apply

Will you be downloading the app? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This free app can save you £640 per year by cancelling subscriptions at the end ...

Make sure your details are safe (Photo: Shutterstock)

This email scam could affect Santander, Royal Bank of Scotland and HSBC custome...

The PPI countdown clock is ticking

The PPI countdown clock is ticking - here's how to make a claim

Universal Credit

Universal Credit and politics - here are the letters for June 20, 2019

Consumers should be compensated after being overcharged for their utilities by more than 20 billion due to regulator errors, Citizens Advice says.

Utilities customers 'should be compensated after being overcharged by £24.1bn'

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