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Cost of living crisis

Help for borough's hard up details given by council health boss

Friends Anne and Janet met at a warm space

Friends Anne and Janet met at a warm space

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Warm spaces programme set to relaunch as winter approaches

winter fuel poverty

winter fuel poverty

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Labour accused of 'watering down' council winter fuel motion

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

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

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

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Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

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

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This is when you should turn your heating on this year

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?

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

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

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Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

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

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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against changes hits new milestone

Many families across the UK are having to cut back on fruit and vegetables during the cost of living crisis

Many families across the UK are having to cut back on fruit and vegetables during the cost of living crisis

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Cost of living crisis food vouchers on offer for rural households

One of the 181 Calico Homes to receive funding to improve their energy performance across Burnley and Padiham

One of the 181 Calico Homes to receive funding to improve their energy performance across Burnley and Padiham

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Green grant to cut householders bill in East Lancs social homes

Cllr Damian Talbot

Cllr Damian Talbot

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More than 14,000 borough residents claimed cost of living cash

Mickii Edwards has organised an Alton Towers trip for underprivileged kids

Mickii Edwards has organised an Alton Towers trip for underprivileged kids

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Generous man’s £3.5K VIP trip for underprivileged kids sold out in 45 minutes

The Household Support Fund

The Household Support Fund

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New cost of living support round launched by council

A new project aims to support vulnerable household with their energy bills

A new project aims to support vulnerable household with their energy bills

New £6m project aims to help vulnerable people with energy bills

The Friary in Whalley has faced abuse from customers over price hikes

The Friary in Whalley has faced abuse from customers over price hikes

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Staff told to ‘f*** off’ as cost of living forces chippy tea prices to rise

Research, from Compare the Market, found that households can expect to save £350 on household bills this year

Research, from Compare the Market, found that households can expect to save £350 on household bills this year

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Households told they will find extra £350 in bank accounts soon - this is why

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

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

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

Monkey Playland in Haslingden has issued a plea to customers after opening up about the struggles it is facing with the cost of living crisis

Monkey Playland in Haslingden has issued a plea to customers after opening up about the struggles it is facing with the cost of living crisis

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Play centre owner’s desperate plea after facing £2.5K monthly gas bills

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

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The DWP cost of living payments you could claim in 2024 - see the full list

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Cost of Living crisis

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Councillor suggests local shopping vouchers for living cost help

Sanitary products can be picked up at a number of locations

Sanitary products can be picked up at a number of locations

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Nine more venues where people can collect free period products added

We asked Kevin Mountford, co-founder and consumer expert at savings platform Raisin UK what the cheapest way to boil water is.

We asked Kevin Mountford, co-founder and consumer expert at savings platform Raisin UK what the cheapest way to boil water is.

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Is it cheaper to boil water in a kettle, microwave or on the hob?

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 my heating on all day?

Energy advice sessions

Energy advice sessions

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Blackburn and Darwen markets to host energy costs advice sessions

Nick Alderson, Colne Open Door Centre's charity manager, says it has seen an increase in people with a working income

Nick Alderson, Colne Open Door Centre's charity manager, says it has seen an increase in people with a working income

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Working family forced to use food bank and are unable to take kids on day out

The Work and Pensions Committee called for the Government to consider widening the eligibility criteria for future DWP cost of living payments

The Work and Pensions Committee called for the Government to consider widening the eligibility criteria for future DWP cost of living payments

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Cost of living payments should be paid to more people, MPs say

If you have not received the Cost of Living Payment from HMRC, but believe they're eligible, they should wait until after 20 November before contacting HMRC

If you have not received the Cost of Living Payment from HMRC, but believe they're eligible, they should wait until after 20 November before contacting HMRC

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New £300 cost of living payment for thousands from today

Energy watchdog Ofgem said British Gas, Bulb, OVO, E.On, Scottish Power and SSE have been ordered to pay £10.8 million

Energy watchdog Ofgem said British Gas, Bulb, OVO, E.On, Scottish Power and SSE have been ordered to pay £10.8 million

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British Gas, OVO, E.On and more energy suppliers ordered to pay £10.8 million

Why are more families in East Lancashire claiming foodbank parcels?

Why are more families in East Lancashire claiming foodbank parcels?

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Why are more families in East Lancashire claiming foodbank parcels?

Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost

Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost

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HMRC warns married couples they could be missing out on a £250 cash boost

If you have not received the Cost of Living Payment from HMRC, but believe they're eligible, they should wait until after 20 November before contacting HMRC

If you have not received the Cost of Living Payment from HMRC, but believe they're eligible, they should wait until after 20 November before contacting HMRC

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One million more people to begin receiving £300 cost of living payment this week

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

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Winter Fuel Payments begin this month - are you eligible for up to £600?

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

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Martin Lewis highlights common but 'costly' thermostat mistake costing you money

Faruk, Dress Sense shopkeeper in Blackburn Market

Faruk, Dress Sense shopkeeper in Blackburn Market

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Small businesses say shoplifting is ‘out of control’ since cost of living crisis

Almost half (47%) of adults in Great Britain are currently using less fuel such as gas or electricity in their homes, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics.

Almost half (47%) of adults in Great Britain are currently using less fuel such as gas or electricity in their homes, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics.

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Your fridge could add £580 to your energy bill (here's how to avoid this)

Blackburn's Trussell Trust is preparing for tough winter as food bank demand soars

Blackburn's Trussell Trust is preparing for tough winter as food bank demand soars

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Blackburn food bank bracing for bad winter as employed people going hungry

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

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Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment next week - are you eligible?

Easy to follow energy saving tips from a heating expert have been revealed

Easy to follow energy saving tips from a heating expert have been revealed

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Heating expert's simple tips that could cut your energy bills by 25 per cent

The £150 cost of living support is available through the Warm Home Discount Scheme

The £150 cost of living support is available through the Warm Home Discount Scheme

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Millions to find out about £150 Warm Home Discount eligibility today

Ofgem is considering hiking the energy price cap by £17 a year to support struggling energy suppliers

Ofgem is considering hiking the energy price cap by £17 a year to support struggling energy suppliers

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Household bills could rise to support struggling energy suppliers, Ofgem warns

DWP Winter Fuel Payments could be worth up to £600 for pensioners this year,

DWP Winter Fuel Payments could be worth up to £600 for pensioners this year,

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No10 denies plans to scale back winter fuel allowance for pensioners

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

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

Families are struggling to pay for school uniform. Image: Getty

Families are struggling to pay for school uniform. Image: Getty

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School uniform exchange pop up shops to continue in future

The cost of living crisis

The cost of living crisis

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More than 1,300 borough households needed cost of living help

With energy bills predicted to rise this winter, despite the Ofgem Energy Price Cap falling, these are some top tips to help your wallet

With energy bills predicted to rise this winter, despite the Ofgem Energy Price Cap falling, these are some top tips to help your wallet

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Expert reveals four easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills

The warning has been made ahead of the Ofgem price cap change on October 1

The warning has been made ahead of the Ofgem price cap change on October 1

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British Gas, OVO, E.ON, EDF, Shell customers warned ahead of price cap change

Andrew Stephenson in Parliament

Andrew Stephenson in Parliament

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Thousands set to get £300 cost of living payment shortly

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £159 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £159 refund on your TV licence

You could be eligible for £159 TV Licence refund - how to get yours

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £159 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £159 refund on your TV licence

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You could be eligible for £159 TV Licence refund - how to get yours

Ribble Valley Council Offices

Ribble Valley Council Offices

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Rural borough gets new cost of living advisor

A study has revealed the staggering price rises on items including beer, fish and chips, eggs more since 2008

A study has revealed the staggering price rises on items including beer, fish and chips, eggs more since 2008

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Here’s what £15 would have bought you 15 years ago – compared to now

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

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Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

The Issa brothers

The Issa brothers

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Issa brothers Asda cuts 425 prices to tackle cost of living