Cost of living crisis

North Lakes Foodbank volunteers, Roz Green and Michelle Whalley.

Cost of living crisis

North Cumbrian foodbanks see reduction in donations as school holiday demand rises

Councillor Tim Pickstone. Source: Cumberland Council.

Councillor Tim Pickstone. Source: Cumberland Council.

Cost of living crisis

Lib Dem leader 'disappointed' after council fails to support cost-of-living motion

Ofgem's price cap will drop from the current £1,758 to £1,641 – a reduction of around £10 a month for the average household using both electricity and gas

Ofgem's price cap will drop from the current £1,758 to £1,641 – a reduction of around £10 a month for the average household using both electricity and gas

Cost of living crisis

Household energy bills set to fall from April as Ofgem drops energy price cap

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaking at the Regional Investment Summit at Edgbaston Stadium, in Birmingham.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaking at the Regional Investment Summit at Edgbaston Stadium, in Birmingham.

British Government

News & Star readers call for energy bill tax cut in Autumn Budget

Conservative Councillor Mike Johnson (left), Labour councillor Joseph Ghayouba (top right) and Liberal Democrat councillor Tim Pickstone (bottom right).

Conservative Councillor Mike Johnson (left), Labour councillor Joseph Ghayouba (top right) and Liberal Democrat councillor Tim Pickstone (bottom right).

Affordable housing

Cost-of-living: Cumbria's energy bills higher than national average

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Cost of living crisis

Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

Some UK households could receive a discount of up to £250 via their electricity bill every year for 10 years, totalling £2,500.

Some UK households could receive a discount of up to £250 via their electricity bill every year for 10 years, totalling £2,500.

Cost of living crisis

UK households could get £250 annual energy bill discount under new plans

The number of households eligible for the £150 warm home discount is now just over 6 million

The number of households eligible for the £150 warm home discount is now just over 6 million

Cost of living crisis

Nearly 3 million more homes to receive £150 energy bill discount next winter

More than 200,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC

More than 200,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC

Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost ahead of increase next month

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis said the State Pension check could

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis said the State Pension check could

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis pension alert ahead of deadline to boost pensions by up to £10,000

A Lifetime ISA or LISA can be used for property or retirement

A Lifetime ISA or LISA can be used for property or retirement

Cost of living crisis

Everyone under 40 urged to 'act now' to not miss out on £11,000 in free cash

A Lifetime ISA or LISA can be used for property or retirement

A Lifetime ISA or LISA can be used for property or retirement

Cost of living crisis

Everyone under 40 urged to 'act now' to not miss out on £11,000 in free cash

Millions of Brits will see their gas and electricity bills rise by more than £100 from April 1 in a ‘serious blow to households’

Millions of Brits will see their gas and electricity bills rise by more than £100 from April 1 in a ‘serious blow to households’

Cost of living crisis

Expert reveals the exact date you should turn your heating off this month

Energy bills are set to rise again in April, with the latest forecast suggesting a 5 per cent hike for typical household energy bills

Energy bills are set to rise again in April, with the latest forecast suggesting a 5 per cent hike for typical household energy bills

Cost of living crisis

The exact date you should turn your heating off as energy bills set to rise again

Forecasters expect Ofgem to reveal that the typical household energy bill will rise by 5%, or £85, to £1,823.

Forecasters expect Ofgem to reveal that the typical household energy bill will rise by 5%, or £85, to £1,823.

Cost of living crisis

Energy bills set to rise 5 per cent in April, new forecast predicts

Around 530,000 UK customers could be impacted by the changes coming later this year

Around 530,000 UK customers could be impacted by the changes coming later this year

Cost of living crisis

'Act now' warning to 530,000 UK households at risk of being left without heating

Bleeding your radiators will increase their efficiency overall and even save you a small amount on your heating bill

Bleeding your radiators will increase their efficiency overall and even save you a small amount on your heating bill

Cost of living crisis

The 60p hack that can cut up to 20 per cent off your energy bills

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the DWP Winter Fuel Payment.

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the DWP Winter Fuel Payment.

Cost of living crisis

Pensions minister issues update on DWP Winter Fuel Payment cuts

The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit

The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit

Cost of living crisis

Energy bills predicted to rise further in April ahead of January hike

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the DWP Winter Fuel Payment.

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the DWP Winter Fuel Payment.

Cost of living crisis

Two-week warning for pensioners as Winter Fuel Payment deadline approaches

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment.

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment.

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payment deadline approaches - what you need to do to get £300 boost

Cost-of-living experts have come up with some simple financial steps that could slash household bills by around £2,827 -a-year

Cost-of-living experts have come up with some simple financial steps that could slash household bills by around £2,827 -a-year

Cost of living crisis

8 simple changes to cut £3,000 off your household bills this Christmas

With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter?

With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter?

Cost of living crisis

Six grants you can claim to help with energy bills this winter

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Cost of living crisis

Benefit payments set to increase including Universal Credit, PIP & Child Benefit

Energy bills will rise by £149 for the average household from October 1 after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Energy bills will rise by £149 for the average household from October 1 after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Cost of living crisis

Which? reveals top 5 tips to tackle Ofgem price cap rise as energy bills soar

The new Ofgem price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1

The new Ofgem price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1

Cost of living crisis

This is how you can save £130 on energy bills as Ofgem price cap set to rise

With colder nights drawing in, experts are advising that now could be the right time to turn your heating back on at home

With colder nights drawing in, experts are advising that now could be the right time to turn your heating back on at home

Cost of living crisis

This is when you should turn your heating on this year

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Cost of living crisis

Thousands could be eligible for £150 energy bill discount opening next month

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Cost of living crisis

The 99p tool that could save you up to £350 on your energy bills this winter

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Cost of living crisis

£449 warning for pensioners as Winter Fuel Payment and price cap changes hit

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Cost of living crisis

When will you receive DWP Winter Fuel Payments as millions set to miss out

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

Cost of living crisis

Cost of living payment support extended in England this winter

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against change hits 450,000 signatures

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against changes hits new milestone

Vulnerable households in England are being encouraged to see what support they might be able to receive

Vulnerable households in England are being encouraged to see what support they might be able to receive

Cost of living crisis

Thousands of households eligible for cost of living payments this summer

Carlisle Foodbank manager Steph Humes (L) and Asda community champion Leanne Witherington

Carlisle Foodbank manager Steph Humes (L) and Asda community champion Leanne Witherington

Back our Foodbanks

Carlisle Foodbank team up with local charity for big summer donation drive

Former and current trust members (L-R) Mike Bryceson, Alan Pitcher, Jo Wolloff, Claire Shepherd and Martin Tickner

Former and current trust members (L-R) Mike Bryceson, Alan Pitcher, Jo Wolloff, Claire Shepherd and Martin Tickner

Cost of living crisis

Wigton Swimming Pool will not survive without additional income

HMRC has warned more than 1.4 million parents not to miss out on £1,300 worth of Child Benefit support

HMRC has warned more than 1.4 million parents not to miss out on £1,300 worth of Child Benefit support

Cost of living crisis

Child Benefit £1,300 warning issued as HMRC say 'don't lose out'

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

Cost of living crisis

Millions could be owed money by energy firms as campaigners say 'act now'

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit, PIP and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

Foodbanks across Cumbria are appealing for help after producing over 6000 food parcels between April 2023 and March 2024

Foodbanks across Cumbria are appealing for help after producing over 6000 food parcels between April 2023 and March 2024

Back our Foodbanks

Cumbrian foodbanks plead for help after delivering over 6,000 parcels last year

The Wigton Baths Trust are inviting local people and businesses to attend

The Wigton Baths Trust are inviting local people and businesses to attend

Cost of living crisis

Wigton Baths Trust to hold public meeting next week to discuss future

Carlisle Youth Zone

Carlisle Youth Zone

Cost of living crisis

A warming success: CYZ see over 13,000 visits to its Winter Warm Zone

The 80s disco night helped to raise £1120

The 80s disco night helped to raise £1120

Cost of living crisis

Cumbrian man kickstarts fundraising campaign for local swimming pool

Trust members (L-R) Claire Shepherd, Jo Wolloff and Elaine Hudson are desperate to keep their 'wonderful' pool going

Trust members (L-R) Claire Shepherd, Jo Wolloff and Elaine Hudson are desperate to keep their 'wonderful' pool going

Cost of living crisis

Cumbrian swimming pool makes plea for help as gas prices soar

The Turn2Us Grants Search tool contains 1,400 grants and support schemes

The Turn2Us Grants Search tool contains 1,400 grants and support schemes

Cost of living crisis

The simple tool that could find you £2,000 in cash grants we should all check

Research, from Compare the Market, found that households can expect to save £350 on household bills this year

Research, from Compare the Market, found that households can expect to save £350 on household bills this year

Cost of living crisis

UK households told they will find extra £350 in bank accounts soon - this is why

Billboard by Carlisle Foodbank

Billboard by Carlisle Foodbank

Cost of living crisis

Food banks 'desperate' as crisis breaks into 'affluent' communities

Mortage arrears rose nationallt

Mortage arrears rose nationallt

Cost of living crisis

See Cumbrian repossession stats as mortgage arrears jump

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis highlighted the

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis highlighted the

Cost of living crisis

Little-known council tax discount could save you thousands

Record fall in domestic gas consumption across Cumberland

Record fall in domestic gas consumption across Cumberland

Cost of living crisis

Record fall in domestic gas consumption across Cumberland