News just in
Nottingham City Council has teamed up with the charity Independent Age to offer 400 fuel vouchers to eligible older people. The vouchers are worth £50 off an energy bills, and are for people who live in Nottingham city that are above the state pension age and receive a means tested benefit, such as Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support.
In the last year, food costs have also been driven up by over 14.5%, which places an additional strain on budgets. Kate Duncan, community services manager at Independent Age in Nottingham, said: “These vouchers will be a lifeline to older people who are anxious about the cost of living."We know that some people in later life in Nottingham now feel unable to turn on the heating due to the high cost, or even because of debts to energy companies.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Are you eligible for the extra £300 cost-of-living payment?The cost-of-living crisis: Are you eligible for the extra £300 cost-of-living payment? Everything you need to know…
Read more »
Mortgage shock: what next for embattled borrowers?Spiralling home loan rates add to households’ cost of living pressures
Read more »
East Mids £1.14bn devolution money is 'enough to buy a McDonald's'The new East Midlands authority would be able to take more local decisions on matters such as transport and housing
Read more »
The £1 phone box which became a community lifelineAn old phone box has been helping people struggling with the rising costs of living in Deptford.
Read more »