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Everyone knows we all spend more at Xmas – according to the Bank of England, 20% more on food, 30% more on alcohol and 80% more on books for a total average increased December spend of £500 per household. We do it whether we can afford to or not and

Using the most recent official Government figures between 14% and 15% – approximately 1 in 7 – Coventry households cannot afford to heat their homes and are considered to be in ‘fuel poverty’.
With the Energy Price Cap recently increased for those on Standard Variable Tariffs (SVT’s) and Pre-Payment Meters,

The need for free, independent, impartial and confidential advice and guidance has always been high within the City and Citizens Advice has led the way for over 80 years in providing that advice.
With the eviction ban lifted, the Job Retention Scheme coming to an end on 30th September and

Cost of living crisis as rising energy bills compounded by loss of £20 a week.
Citizens Advice has warned that 1.5 million working people on Universal Credit could be pushed into hardship this winter if their benefits are cut by £20 a week.
The charity is anticipating a surge in

Imminent cut to Universal Credit of £20-a-week set to hit 1 in 7 in Coventry.
Local charity warns of increased debt and hardship if ‘lifeline’ ends in October.
Coventry Citizens Advice is urging the government against a cut to Universal Credit that would impact 1 in 7 working-age people in

The deadline for EEA citizens who were living in the UK before 31 December 2020 to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) was 30 June 2021.
It is possible to make a late application but people in this position may find it hard to prove they have the

With guidance to work from home set to end from 19 July, Coventry Citizens Advice sets out what you need to know if you’re asked to return to your normal workplace.
I’ve been working from home, can my employer ask me to return to my normal workplace?
The short

Today marks the launch of Scam Awareness Fortnight 2021. This is a national campaign led by Citizens Advice and Trading Standards to equip people to protect themselves, family and friends from scammers.
Most victims don’t report scams. But the impacts can be huge – people can:
• lose their life savings

From Tuesday 4th May 2021, the new Breathing Space and Mental Health Crisis Debt Respite Schemes will come into effect in England and Wales. Citizens Advice’s expert debt advisors explain what you need to know about the new initiative.
What is Breathing Space?
Breathing Space is a new scheme that

A quarter of young people making Buy Now Pay Later repayments haven’t been able to pay for food, rent or bills as a result, Citizens Advice has found.
New research from Citizens Advice shows 45% of 18 to 34 year olds in the UK have used Buy Now Pay