Hygiene poverty now at ‘tipping point’, says charity
Almost one in five people have experienced hygiene poverty Basic toiletries are becoming increasingly difficult for some UK households to afford, with a charity warning that hygiene poverty is no longer limited to people traditionally considered to be struggling financially. Research by The Hygiene Bank and In Kind Direct found that almost one in five […]
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Petrol prices go live on Google Maps in new fuel price tracker
The fuel price feature could reach millions of UK drivers Finding a cheaper place to fill up could soon become much easier for UK motorists, with Google Maps adding fuel prices to its petrol station listings. From Thursday, drivers searching the app for nearby forecourts will be able to see how much they charge for […]
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Energy UK urges government action on bills this winter
Why Energy UK says winter bills are rising again Energy UK has urged the government to act immediately on bills this winter. It warns inaction risks repeating the 2022 energy crisis. Suppliers’ trade body Energy UK says ministers must act now, or face a bigger, costlier crisis later. The warning follows October’s 4% rise in […]
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NI energy bills rise £172 as gas prices jump 19%
How families are coping with the NI energy bills rise Northern Ireland’s biggest gas supplier raised its prices by almost 19% on Thursday, according to BBC News NI, hitting around 200,000 domestic and small business accounts. The rise adds about £172 to a typical household’s annual bill in the greater Belfast and west gas network […]
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Diesel price breaks record as it hits £2-a-litre barrier across the UK
Petrol is averaging 174.71p in comparison For the first time, diesel price has topped £2 a litre in the UK, the RAC has revealed. This comes amid Iran war disruption which is pushing fuel costs higher for drivers. On Friday, the RAC motoring group confirmed that for a litre, the UK diesel price is now […]
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School bus fares: no phone means no discount for kids
Parents face costly choice over smartphone and discounted school bus fares An 11-year-old girl in Derbyshire could be left paying hundreds of pounds more for her journey to school simply because she does not have a smartphone. Her mother, Adele Kightley, says the family could face an additional £546 in travel costs over the next […]
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