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9 ways you can get council tax support - as millions face huge rises

Volunteers packing emergency food parcels

No shame in visiting your local food bank this winter

Pensioners must apply BEFORE December 21 in order to be eligible for the Winter Fuel Allowance

Ad Feature Act fast to secure Winter Fuel Payments, pensioners urged

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Monthly Q & A from Citizens Advice Portsmouth

Scary WhatsApp message you need to watch out for

Community Talks Help Raise Awareness

ScamAware – Citizens Advice Portsmouth are helping residents fight back against ...

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Can you stop scam texts? What you can do about spam messages

Abbie McMahon, 25, claims she was flung from her wheelchair when the wheel broke after getting stuck in a dropped kerb.

My wheelchair broke when it got trapped in a dropped kerb

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Half of renters endure cold, damp or mould - despite record high rents

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These two energy suppliers have been ranked worst by Citizens Advice

Complaints have been made against Complete Savings in Portsmouth. Pic adobestock

Complete Savings warned by council after "customers" accuse firm of “deceit”

The Kids Party in the Park event at Castle Field, Southsea

Kids Party in the Park: Disgruntled customers urged to register complaints

Up to one million people cancel broadband due to cost of living

One million people cancel broadband services due to cost of living

Citizens Advice can advise on debt, welfare benefits, energy bills, mental health issues, and more.

Record numbers supported by Citizens Advice in ‘bleakest-ever’ year

More people were unable to pay their debts in Portsmouth in 2022

More people were unable to pay their debts in Portsmouth in 2022

The Work Out Your Money Team - Citizens Advice Havant
Back row L to R: Lynnette Meredith, Mohammed Islam, Amanda Whiteland, Jon Stuart (Chief Executive, Citizens Advice Havant), Paul Davey
Front row L to R: Fiona Ross, Rachel Rackett, Mark Wickenden

Citizens Advice Havant has been recognised for its work
Banking On your Future, an initiative set up by Citizens Advice Havant (CAH) has been recognised nationally as part of a celebration for learning.
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Mould behind a sofa at a home in Portsmouth
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Rising energy prices are forcing private renters to live in mouldy homes

Portsmouth City Council's cost of living hub can help residents who are running into financial difficulties

People struggling financially can get help

Smart metres have become a familiar sight in many homes

Citizens Advice call for ban on forced switch to prepaid meters

Portsmouth City Council is urging people to seek help rather than slip into debt Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Portsmouth City Council's cost of living campaign offers all round help

Several UK parcel firms are underperforming in the UK, including Amazon.

Evri named UK’s worst delivery service in Citizens Advice league table

Citizens Advice has seen a surge in demand. Picture: Gerard Binks

Citizens Advice needs donations to train more volunteers as demand soars

Royal Mail to hike stamp prices again despite cost of living crisis

People across Hampshire are struggling with the cost of living. Photo: Shutterstock

'Huge demand' for charity's help as cost of living rises

Martin Lewis has shared ways people can stay warm at home without running the heating (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis shares four ways to stay warm at home for just 4p a week

Octopus Energy is handing out 5,000 heated blankets to help customers keep warm (Photo: Adobe)

Major energy firm gives away free electric blankets as bills soar

Make sure you're not caught out by the newest scam making the rounds (Photo: Graeme Robertson/Getty Images)

Chocolate lovers warned over scam Cadbury Easter egg hunt WhatsApp message Rhona Shennan

Policing minister Kit Malthouse on a ministerial visit to Portsmouth in 2021.

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Hampshire MP set for £2,000 pay rise says cost-of-living rise will be ‘tricky'

Citizens Advice will receive some of the funding. Picture: Gerard Binks

'Fantastic' volunteers to get share of £550k funding pot

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak delivering his Spring Statement in the House of Commons, London. House of Commons/PA Wire

Fears people on breadline will be pushed into poverty after spring statement

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak. Picture: Justin Tallis - WPA Pool/Getty Images

‘Mini budget’ due today as pressure builds over cost of living crisis

Royal Mail van in Buckingham Street in 1908

9 amazing old images of Portsmouth vans and their livery

Many people are already struggling with household bills. Picture: John Devlin

Hampshire on 'red alert' as energy prices rise

The community pantry in Portchester Community Association is one of many across Hampshire. Picture: Richard Lemmer

Millions to be spent helping vulnerable people through winter

Customers face £30 monthly price hike when energy suppliers go bust

Here’s all you need to know about the winter fuel payment - and if you’re eligib...

Undated file photo of the sign outside the Department of Works and Pensions in central London.

Government blasted for 'shameful' Universal Credit cut due to begin next month

Miss Robinson faced council tax arrears

Mum reveals 'devastating' debt problem saw her hit with £4,500 in IVA fees

The negative review was taken to court (Photo: Shutterstock)

Man ordered to pay £25k in damages for writing negative online review - why was ...

If you have a timer on your central heating system, set the heating and hot water to come on only when required.

Top tips to save energy and money this winter

How to be better with money in 2021 - from budgeting to reducing debt

You can ask to be put on furlough under certain circumstances - the rules explai...

Over 2 million UK households are in debt over energy bills - but support is avai...

Strangers can park on your driveway and there’s almost nothing you can do about ...

This is the financial help available if you are facing redundancy

Energy suppliers must offer emergency help to customers who can’t pay their bill...

Renewing car or home insurance policies can cost more than expected at times, especially when prices increase over time (Photo: Shutterstock)

You could soon be protected against price hikes when renewing insurance

The coronavirus pandemic is said to be creating a strain on many relationships, with a rise in internet searches surrounding divorce proceedings, according to Citizens Advice (Photo: Shutterstock)

Online searches for ‘how to get a divorce’ are soaring - here’s why

Out of the six million struggling with debts due to lockdown, one in 10 have found themselves in a position where they are unable to afford food. (Shutterstock)

6 million people in the UK can’t pay their bills due to the pandemic - here's ho...

Sandy O'Neil, CEO of Citizens Advice Portsmouth

How I went from a debt-ridden single mum to a CEO

Netflix users are being warned of scam intended to steal personal details. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Netflix users warned of scam offering a year of free subscriptions

Citizens Advice Portsmouth staff celebrate 50 years

Portsmouth's Citizens Advice volunteers come from all walks of life

Home and Well coordinator Elaine Allum.

Remote advice service helps people returning from hospital

How to complain about hidden energy savings

Have you seen any of these scams making the rounds? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the coronavirus scams you need to know about - and how to spot them

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