Stoke on Trent launches fund to support residents facing financial crisis Stoke on Trent

Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council is set to deliver a major new package of support for residents facing financial hardship, backed by £16.8 million in...

Dan Benn Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:07
Residents in financial hardship backed by new Crisis and Resilience Fund Man struggling to pay bills

A new Crisis and Resilience Fund has launched in Cheshire East, providing vital support to residents facing sudden financial shocks and helping...

Dan Benn Tue, 04/21/2026 - 10:10
The reality behind a cash-first approach Welfare

Local welfare provision has had to strike a balance between two competing priorities for years: delivering urgent financial support to those who need...

Dan Benn Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:55
Government confirms exceptional financial support for councils Council House in Birmingham

Councils across England struggling to balance their budgets will be granted additional financial flexibility under new measures designed to ensure...

Dan Benn Tue, 02/24/2026 - 10:13
Budget must bring support for councils Stack of coins balancing on a scale

According to a new survey, one in four councils are likely to need to apply for an emergency government bailout in the next two financial years.

Th...

Dan Benn Tue, 10/22/2024 - 10:39
Wales allocating funds for affordable lending Sign of a credit union in gold writing on a stone wall

The Welsh Government is committing additional funding to contribute to further cost of living intervention, as it looks to back credit unions and...

Dan Benn Fri, 04/14/2023 - 12:22
Dormant assets freed up for cost of living support and energy saving Woman taking cash out of an ATM

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced that significant funds from forgotten bank accounts is to be released to help support...

Dan Benn Tue, 03/07/2023 - 10:03
Government encouraging people to check funding eligibility A man looks out of a window, pondering

The Scottish Government is encouraging people to check that they are not missing out on funding to help them through the cost of living crisis, with...

Dan Benn Fri, 01/06/2023 - 09:32
Oldham helping those in crisis food bank package

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has announced that they are supporting residents through a boost for vital services.

With the cost of living...

Dan Benn Thu, 12/15/2022 - 10:43
Additional cost of living support from council Portrait of a mid adult woman checking her energy bills at home

In order to support those who are struggling the most through the cost of living crisis, Oadby and Wigston Borough Council is committing itself to a...

Dan Benn Wed, 11/16/2022 - 12:42
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