13th Sep 2022
The British Gas Energy Support Fund has this week re-opened applications for grants of up to £1,500 to help customers struggling with their energy bills. But funds are limited, and applications should be made as soon as possible. British Gas’s charity, the British Gas Energy Trust, operates two similar schemes for those living in England,…
9th Aug 2022
Understanding UC. There are so many anxieties at the moment about cost of living, rising energy bills and a dozen other things, not to mention what help is available – the whole thing can be daunting. There is help out there, which is great, but how do you find out you’re not missing out on…
28th Oct 2021
You’re young and carefree – or in your 30s and 40s with kids and a mortgage – so your pension is taking a back seat. We get it! But you should know that you’re missing out on tens of thousands of pounds of retirement income. Regular small monthly contributions to your pension build up over…
1st Sep 2020
If you’re about to start university, your upcoming experience might not be exactly as you’d originally planned. A socially distant (or even virtual) freshers’ week is hardly what we signed up for, is it? Some things never change when it comes to student life, though. One of those things is money: needing it, spending it,…
27th Aug 2020
If you’re struggling with debt, or can’t find enough cash to pay the bills, it can seem like there’s no options left. Especially with a poor credit score, or low income. Without the right financial circumstances and stability, it’s hard to get credit from legitimate lenders. Leaving more and more people to fall into the…
28th Jul 2020
Have you ever wanted to start up your own business? Want to make a profitable living, but also have a desire to make the world a better place? If so, a social enterprise might be exactly what you’re looking for. Whilst the term ‘social enterprise’ is unknown to many, this fairly new business model is…
25th Jun 2020
Have you been paid a taxable grant? Maybe you’re eligible for one and don’t know it yet. How do you know any grants are taxable? The outset of the coronavirus pandemic has seen a massive increase in the number of taxable grants available to self-employed individuals and businesses. Providing much needed support during this time…
