Cost of living crisis

Households in Flintshire eligible for Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey's £100 energy relief payment will be contacted by the council when it is available.

Cost of living crisis

Nearly 50,000 Flintshire households to receive £100 energy support payment

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey's £100 energy relief payment will be paid to eligible households automatically pledged Wrexham Council Leader Cllr Mark Pritchard.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey's £100 energy relief payment will be paid to eligible households automatically pledged Wrexham Council Leader Cllr Mark Pritchard.

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Number of households in Wrexham set to receive £100 energy payment revealed

Households eligible for the Warm Home Discount must be named on their energy bill by August 23 to receive it automatically this winter.

Households eligible for the Warm Home Discount must be named on their energy bill by August 23 to receive it automatically this winter.

Cost of living crisis

Millions of households urged to act to get £150 off energy bills this winter

Flintshire County Council has replaced its Holiday Hunger scheme for families facing food poverty with a new scheme that asks them to pay £5 for access to ingredients and recipes.

Flintshire County Council has replaced its Holiday Hunger scheme for families facing food poverty with a new scheme that asks them to pay £5 for access to ingredients and recipes.

Cost of living crisis

Flintshire families must pay for food poverty support after Holiday Hunger scrapped

Residents living at Llwyn Beuno in Holywell will see heating bills drop 63% from August thanks to Flintshire County Council's newly-negotiated communal heating tariff.

Residents living at Llwyn Beuno in Holywell will see heating bills drop 63% from August thanks to Flintshire County Council's newly-negotiated communal heating tariff.

Cost of living crisis

Flintshire communal heating bills will be cut by up to 63% from August

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled a series of cost of living boosts last week

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled a series of cost of living boosts last week

Cost of living crisis

£1bn crisis fund now open - how to get Cost of Living Help from government scheme

The Iran war could force Wrexham Council to suspend its controversial 4-1 hybrid working policy to help staff with the cost of living after councillors raised concerns about rising fuel prices.

The Iran war could force Wrexham Council to suspend its controversial 4-1 hybrid working policy to help staff with the cost of living after councillors raised concerns about rising fuel prices.

Cost of living crisis

Iran conflict could force Wrexham Council to suspend hybrid work model

Flintshire County Council has proposed an initial saving of £62,000 from its Holiday Hunger budget for 2026/27 as it prepares to transition to a new provider this summer.

Flintshire County Council has proposed an initial saving of £62,000 from its Holiday Hunger budget for 2026/27 as it prepares to transition to a new provider this summer.

Cost of living crisis

Council begins search for summer holiday scheme partner with £1m tender

Flintshire County Council is offering up to £1 million for organisations to create and implement a replacement to its Holiday Hunger scheme - with a view to ending local authority food poverty funding within five years.

Flintshire County Council is offering up to £1 million for organisations to create and implement a replacement to its Holiday Hunger scheme - with a view to ending local authority food poverty funding within five years.

Cost of living crisis

Million pound plan to find sustainable solution to family food poverty

Citizens Advice Wrexham says council tax debt is rising in Wrexham as residents don't realise they no longer have benefits and credits applied to them under Universal Credit.

Citizens Advice Wrexham says council tax debt is rising in Wrexham as residents don't realise they no longer have benefits and credits applied to them under Universal Credit.

Cost of living crisis

Wrexham council tax debt on the rise due to Universal Credit changes

Plans to distribute vital support grants to organisations tackling the cost of living crisis in Wrexham have secured cross-party support - but Cllr Stella Matthews challenged Cllr Dave Bithell on the impact of council tax debt on struggling families.

Plans to distribute vital support grants to organisations tackling the cost of living crisis in Wrexham have secured cross-party support - but Cllr Stella Matthews challenged Cllr Dave Bithell on the impact of council tax debt on struggling families.

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Poverty grants to be paid before Christmas but council tax debt concerns remain

Councillors have asked Cabinet to approve summer Holiday Hunger payments to help families in poverty in Flintshire, after concerns over Universal Credit raised by Broughton Cllr Ryan McKeown were allayed.

Councillors have asked Cabinet to approve summer Holiday Hunger payments to help families in poverty in Flintshire, after concerns over Universal Credit raised by Broughton Cllr Ryan McKeown were allayed.

Cost of living crisis

Councillors ask Cabinet to support Holiday Hunger payments for summer break

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

Cost of living crisis

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

More than 200,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC

More than 200,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC

Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost ahead of increase next month

The event will be held at Wrexham University

The event will be held at Wrexham University

Cost of living crisis

Cost of living summit to be held at Wrexham University later this month

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

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

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

Citizens Advice said the figure was an increase of almost 20% on 2023 and double the number of 2020.

Citizens Advice said the figure was an increase of almost 20% on 2023 and double the number of 2020.

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Energy bill warning as thousands of households required help last year

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

The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit

The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit

Cost of living crisis

Energy bills predicted to rise further in April ahead of January hike

Child Benefit is worth £1,331 a year for the first child and £881 a year for each additional child

Child Benefit is worth £1,331 a year for the first child and £881 a year for each additional child

Cost of living crisis

HMRC issues Christmas Child Benefit warning as parents urged to act now

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

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

All the energy companies offering free or cheaper electricity this Christmas

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

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

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

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

The bill cutting check was hailed as a

The bill cutting check was hailed as a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cost of living crisis

RSPCA raising awarness of low-cost weekly vet service in Wrexham

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

With colder nights drawing in, experts are advising that now could be the right time to turn your heating back on at home

With colder nights drawing in, experts are advising that now could be the right time to turn your heating back on at home

Cost of living crisis

This is when you should turn your heating on this year

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

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

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

Cost of living crisis

The 99p tool that could save you up to £350 on your energy bills this winter

The nine items have decreased since November 2023.

The nine items have decreased since November 2023.

Cost of living crisis

Cost of nine every day essentials decrease in past 10 months

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Cost of living crisis

When will you receive DWP Winter Fuel Payments as millions set to miss out

Cost of living crisis

Worrying increase in scams as customers struggle financially from cost-of-living

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against change hits 450,000 signatures

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

Foodbank demand has increased massively in Wrexham and Flintshire in recent years.

Foodbank demand has increased massively in Wrexham and Flintshire in recent years.

Cost of living crisis

"Time to act": Foodbank demand soars in Wrexham and Flintshire

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will pay £1,690 a year for their energy, a reduction of £238

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will pay £1,690 a year for their energy, a reduction of £238

Cost of living crisis

Urgent warning to millions of homes who could overpay on energy bills

Cost of living crisis

BanktheFood and Trussell Trust join forces to increase vital food donations

ATIK nightclub, Brook St

ATIK nightclub, Brook St

Cost of living crisis

Wrexham nightclub operator confirms business has closed with immediate effect

Are you eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

Are you eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

Cost of living crisis

DWP give seven-day warning ahead of £299 cost of living payment

DWP Winter Fuel Payments can provide a much-needed boost for pensioners as the colder months roll in and the time comes to crank up the heating

DWP Winter Fuel Payments can provide a much-needed boost for pensioners as the colder months roll in and the time comes to crank up the heating

Cost of living crisis

Warning to anyone eligible for £600 Winter Fuel Payment - check your account

Simon Hall, owner of Secondhand Shed

Simon Hall, owner of Secondhand Shed

Cost of living crisis

Secondhand Shed owner overwhelmed with response following closure announcement