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Energy bills will fall in April. Is it enough for people in fuel poverty?
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (1035+ words) The Ofgem price cap will fall from April, bringing the average bill down by "117. But disabled people like Daniel Jones fear the relief may be short-lived Energy bills could fall in April: Unsplash The annual energy bill for a typical…...
Millions of Brits are going without food and heating to improve their credit score
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (809+ words) Choose your Big Issue newsletters: The stories we're investigating, the change we're fighting for, and the ways you can get involved and help make it happen. An estimated 6.4 million people are going without basics because of fears around their credit…...
How to survive the cold weather when you're struggling to pay your bills
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1291+ words) Don't miss out on impactful stories and exclusive content at half the price for a full year! We share some top tips on staying safe in the cold weather as it becomes harder to cover the cost of energy bills…...
Supermarket experts share their best tips for bagging yellow sticker bargains
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (997+ words) For "36.99, help a vendor stay warm, earn an extra "520, and build a better future There's an art to bagging the best supermarket deals " just ask these yellow-sticker specialists! Supermarket prices are continuing to rise, making the cost of the weekly…...
How to have summer fun without splashing the cash, according to Mr MoneyJar
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (942+ words) Choose your Big Issue newsletters: The stories we're investigating, the change we're fighting for, and the ways you can get involved and help make it happen. Tips for a thrifty-but-fun summer Big Issue's financial and digital inclusion ambassador, Rotimi Merriman-Johnson,…...
Homeless mum forced into 'severely overcrowded' flat wins legal battle
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (1242+ words) Sonia took action against Hackney Council after temporary accommodation placement left her and daughter sharing bed in room doubling up as a kitchen and living room Housing Action Southwark and Lambeth members join Monteiro outside the court. Image: Housing Action…...
Millions of universal credit and benefit claimants turn to food banks
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (545+ words) The government is planning to make billions of pounds of cuts to welfare " but charity Trussell warns that many claimants are already going without food Many people in the UK are relying on food banks to survive. Image: Pexels More…...
Michael Sheen on why he wrote off £1m of people's debts
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (568+ words) Ahead of Michael Sheen's Secret One Million Pound Giveaway on Channel 4, the actor has given exclusive interview to Big Issue about using his own money to settle the debts of hundreds of people " and why he's taking on the politicians…...