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Citizens Advice North Herts: Let’s start the conversation about finances

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

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Businesses considering lay-offs in response to National Minimum Wage hike

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

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Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

Price of a pint to drop by 1p as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

Price of a pint to drop by 1p as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

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Price of a pint in the pub to drop as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year

CANH shares steps on how to save on your water bill

CANH shares steps on how to save on your water bill

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Citizens Advice North Herts shares steps on how to save money on your water bill

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks

Which?'s best and worst energy companies for green credentials revealed

NCT is the UK’s largest parent charity

NCT is the UK’s largest parent charity

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Parents invited to 'Nearly New Sale' in Hitchin to save money

Fresh housing benefit statistics have been released by the Department for Work and Pensions between January 2024 and March 2024.

Fresh housing benefit statistics have been released by the Department for Work and Pensions between January 2024 and March 2024.

Department for Work and Pensions

Revealed - How long does it take to process housing benefits in our area?

MSE explained all in a handy guide.

MSE explained all in a handy guide.

Personal Finance

Martin Lewis' MSE explains changes to the £200 school uniform grant in UK

Creative and affordable ways to enjoy the summer break

Creative and affordable ways to enjoy the summer break

Personal Finance

Citizens Advice North Herts: Navigating the summer holidays on a tight budget

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

Health to travel - All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

DWP issues £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot

You could be entitled to free energy-saving improvements to your property.

You could be entitled to free energy-saving improvements to your property.

Personal Finance

Are you eligible for scheme to help save money on fuel bills?

Your opportunity to get financial help for healthy food

Your opportunity to get financial help for healthy food

Personal Finance

Citizens Advice North Herts: Your opportunity to get financial help for healthy food

Five Hertfordshire residents have won £50,000 or more on May's Premium Bonds prize draw.

Five Hertfordshire residents have won £50,000 or more on May's Premium Bonds prize draw.

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Five Hertfordshire residents win at least £50k in May's Premium Bonds draw

Nine Hertfordshire areas have won £1,000 on the People's Postcode Lottery in April.

Nine Hertfordshire areas have won £1,000 on the People's Postcode Lottery in April.

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9 Hertfordshire areas win the People's Postcode Lottery in April

New name, same trusted service: Introducing KCHR Accountancy

New name, same trusted service: Introducing KCHR Accountancy

New name, same trusted service: Introducing KCHR Accountancy

We've listed the cheapest petrol stations in Stevenage as things stand.

We've listed the cheapest petrol stations in Stevenage as things stand.

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The cheapest petrol stations in Stevenage ranked

Five Hertfordshire residents have won £50,000 or more on April's NS&I Premium Bonds.

Five Hertfordshire residents have won £50,000 or more on April's NS&I Premium Bonds.

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5 Hertfordshire residents win £50k or more on April's Premium Bonds

Nine Hertfordshire areas have won £1,000 on the People's Postcode Lottery.

Nine Hertfordshire areas have won £1,000 on the People's Postcode Lottery.

People's Postcode Lottery

9 Hertfordshire areas win £1k on March's People's Postcode Lottery

CANH Specialist Adviser Julie May outside Melbourn Community Hub

CANH Specialist Adviser Julie May outside Melbourn Community Hub

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How to access support and advice from Citizens Advice North Herts

Advice on buying a second hand car

Advice on buying a second hand car

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Citizens Advice North Herts: Help with buying a second-hand car

Motorway’s winning trio of speed, convenience, and free services makes the sales process smooth

Motorway’s winning trio of speed, convenience, and free services makes the sales process smooth

Sell your car for more money in 2024

Eight Hertfordshire residents have won £50,000 or more during March's Premium Bonds prize draw.

Eight Hertfordshire residents have won £50,000 or more during March's Premium Bonds prize draw.

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8 Hertfordshire residents win £50,000 or more on Premium Bonds

Six Hertfordshire areas have won £1,000 on the People's Postcode Lottery in February 2024.

Six Hertfordshire areas have won £1,000 on the People's Postcode Lottery in February 2024.

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6 Hertfordshire areas win £1k on February's Postcode Lottery

14 Hertfordshire areas have won £1,000 this month.

14 Hertfordshire areas have won £1,000 this month.

People's Postcode Lottery

14 Hertfordshire areas win £1,000 on People's Postcode Lottery

Are you looking for low-cost ways to make your home warmer this winter?

Are you looking for low-cost ways to make your home warmer this winter?

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Are you looking for low-cost ways to make your home warmer this winter?

One Watford resident was scammed out of £10,000.

One Watford resident was scammed out of £10,000.

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Fake job scams take more than £43k from 15 Hertfordshire victims

Have you been putting your money into a Lifetime ISA?

Have you been putting your money into a Lifetime ISA?

Martin Lewis on how to get £1,000s free towards your first home - ISAs explained

Prioritise paying your rent or mortgage, plus energy bills and Council Tax first.

Prioritise paying your rent or mortgage, plus energy bills and Council Tax first.

Personal Finance

Citizens Advice: Seeking support if you have fallen into debt

New figures show that Hertfordshire parents pay more for childcare than England's average

New figures show that Hertfordshire parents pay more for childcare than England's average

Childcare in Hertfordshire more expensive than England average

Three residents received £100,000.

Three residents received £100,000.

18 Hertfordshire residents win £25k or more on Premium Bonds

“Brits prioritised memorable experiences and shared moments with loved ones this year

“Brits prioritised memorable experiences and shared moments with loved ones this year

Barclays issues important message to UK households over money trend

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has shared his (theoretical ) 10 pence on Christmas spending

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has shared his (theoretical ) 10 pence on Christmas spending

Martin Lewis shares important tips on how to celebrate Christmas on a budget

There are several payments being made this December

There are several payments being made this December

Winter Fuel Payment, DWP Xmas bonus and £300 cost of living payment dates

Talk money week is from November 6-10

Talk money week is from November 6-10

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Citizens Advice joins Talk Money Week to lift stigma around financial troubles

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Each area won £1,000 on the competition.

Each area won £1,000 on the competition.

People's Postcode Lottery

11 areas win the Postcode Lottery in bumper month for Hertfordshire

It has taken an average of 17.91 weeks to sell a property across the area.

It has taken an average of 17.91 weeks to sell a property across the area.

Personal Finance

The fastest areas for selling homes in and near Stevenage

Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert has revealed how to use your central heating

Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert has revealed how to use your central heating

Personal Finance

Martin Lewis explains why you should never leave the heating on low all day

CANH explains how your mortgage is affected by inflation

CANH explains how your mortgage is affected by inflation

Citizens Advice North Herts: How your mortgage is affected by inflation

Locations in Watford, Borehamwood and Stotfold were all successful.

Locations in Watford, Borehamwood and Stotfold were all successful.

People's Postcode Lottery

Three Herts and Beds areas win in August's Postcode Lottery

The Comet, Herts Advertiser and Welwyn Hatfield Times are launching the Love Local Business campaign

The Comet, Herts Advertiser and Welwyn Hatfield Times are launching the Love Local Business campaign

If you're hit by ULEZ we've got your back

Carers give unpaid support to a family member, friend or neighbour, who could not manage without that help

Carers give unpaid support to a family member, friend or neighbour, who could not manage without that help

Citizens Advice: Do you look after someone who has a disability or has become ill?

Citizens Advice reveals the top five online shopping traps used by retailers

Citizens Advice reveals the top five online shopping traps used by retailers

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Citizens Advice: Online shopping traps caught out 8.5 million people in the last year

A number of postcodes are selected at random to win every day.

A number of postcodes are selected at random to win every day.

People's Postcode Lottery

5 Herts and Beds postcodes win on July's Postcode Lottery

Citizens Advice North Herts is offering advice on how to swap your non-barcoded stamps

Citizens Advice North Herts is offering advice on how to swap your non-barcoded stamps

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Citizens Advice North Herts: How to swap your non-barcoded stamps

Those who partake in the lottery pay £10 per month.

Those who partake in the lottery pay £10 per month.

People's Postcode Lottery

8 Hertfordshire areas win on Postcode Lottery in June

Parents are resorting to stealing sun cream for their children during the cost of living crisis

Parents are resorting to stealing sun cream for their children during the cost of living crisis

Citizens Advice: Parents resort to stealing sun cream for their children

Check if you can get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for your child

Check if you can get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for your child

Citizens Advice: Check if you can get Disability Living Allowance for your child

Catherine Bennett, Community Engagement Manager at Citizens Advice North Herts

Catherine Bennett, Community Engagement Manager at Citizens Advice North Herts

Do you have a prepayment meter that you top up at a shop or Post Office?