Cost of living crisis

Cornwall Council, County Hall, Truro (Image: Richard Whitehouse/LDRS)

Cornwall Council

Council officers ‘tearing their hair out and losing sleep’ at next year's budget

Low income households in Cornwall will once again receive payments to help with the ongoing cost of living crisis

Low income households in Cornwall will once again receive payments to help with the ongoing cost of living crisis

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Cornwall Council secures £4.5m in funding to help low income households

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

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

Citizens Advice Cornwall found energy costs and housing are the 'key costs swallowing up people’s income'

Citizens Advice Cornwall found energy costs and housing are the 'key costs swallowing up people’s income'

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Thousands in Cornwall find themselves in financial crisis

The DWP Winter Fuel Payment provides energy bill support worth up to £600, with applications opening in a matter of weeks

The DWP Winter Fuel Payment provides energy bill support worth up to £600, with applications opening in a matter of weeks

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Millions eligible for £600 energy bill support this winter - how to apply

The Sandbank site which has been purchased by Cornwall Council for emergency housing, even though no one has moved in yet (Pic: Google Maps)

The Sandbank site which has been purchased by Cornwall Council for emergency housing, even though no one has moved in yet (Pic: Google Maps)

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Holiday park bought for emergency housing STILL empty 20 months on

A bare concrete floor in social housing accommodation in Cornwall (Pic: Hidden Help)

A bare concrete floor in social housing accommodation in Cornwall (Pic: Hidden Help)

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Children and disabled people sleep on bare concrete floors due to 'mad' policy

Transformation CPR has revealed it is facing a huge increase in demand for meals to support people in Camborne, Pool and Redruth.

Transformation CPR has revealed it is facing a huge increase in demand for meals to support people in Camborne, Pool and Redruth.

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'No one is ever turned away': Food bank chief executive reveals demand increase

Jeremy Hunt announced a new childcare scheme in his Budget today

Jeremy Hunt announced a new childcare scheme in his Budget today

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What is the new childcare scheme and who is eligible?

Jeremy Hunt has confirmed an extension of the cut in fuel duty

Jeremy Hunt has confirmed an extension of the cut in fuel duty

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Chancellor confirms extension of fuel duty cut in Budget - What does this mean?

Customers are expected to pay around £500 more on their energy bills from April, despite the Ofgem price cap falling by £1,000

Customers are expected to pay around £500 more on their energy bills from April, despite the Ofgem price cap falling by £1,000

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Ofgem price cap falls but bills will still rise by around £500

The first DWP cost of living payment of £301 will be paid in the spring

The first DWP cost of living payment of £301 will be paid in the spring

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Warning 1.7 million benefit claimants will miss out on £900 cost of living boost

The £301 cost of living payment, due in spring, is the first of five set to be paid to millions this year

The £301 cost of living payment, due in spring, is the first of five set to be paid to millions this year

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DWP reveals list of those eligible for new cost of living payments

Abigail Tunstall says her house drops to nine degrees sometimes due to no heating

Abigail Tunstall says her house drops to nine degrees sometimes due to no heating

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Mum stuffs son's clothes with hot water bottles as house temperature drops to 9C

Air fryers have been a popular purchase in the last few months, but do they save money compared to an oven?

Air fryers have been a popular purchase in the last few months, but do they save money compared to an oven?

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Cost of running an air fryer revealed: Do you save money compared to an oven?

Energy suppliers including British Gas, OVO and Utilita are providing free credit to eligible customers

Energy suppliers including British Gas, OVO and Utilita are providing free credit to eligible customers

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Energy suppliers giving out up to £250 in free credit - who is eligible

Sky has become the first major provider to join the DWP social tariff initiative

Sky has become the first major provider to join the DWP social tariff initiative

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Sky announces major change that could save some customers £180 a year

The community group in charge of Wadebridge Leisure Centre has been hit with a £15,000 energy bill for just one month Picture: Getty Images

The community group in charge of Wadebridge Leisure Centre has been hit with a £15,000 energy bill for just one month Picture: Getty Images

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Leisure centre's fear after it's hit with £15,000 energy bill for just ONE MONTH

How small businesses can avoid getting caught out by scammers

How small businesses can avoid getting caught out by scammers

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Help to stop small businesses falling prey to scammers

Tips for business owners to support staff's mental health - and their own

Tips for business owners to support staff's mental health - and their own

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Tips for business owners to support staff's mental health - and their own

Asda launches £1 meal deal with unlimited hot drinks to help over 60s with cost of living.

Asda launches £1 meal deal with unlimited hot drinks to help over 60s with cost of living.

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Asda launches £1 meal deal with unlimited hot drinks in cafes across the UK

The most expensive kitchen appliances to run revealed (Canva)

The most expensive kitchen appliances to run revealed (Canva)

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The most and least expensive kitchen appliances to run revealed

Prices of common household items have risen at supermarkets during the summer, new analysis has revealed

Prices of common household items have risen at supermarkets during the summer, new analysis has revealed

Your Money Matters

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Price of common household items surge at supermarkets amid cost of living crisis

Chancellor makes announcement including mini budget and changes to income tax (PA)

Chancellor makes announcement including mini budget and changes to income tax (PA)

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The 5 major changes in mini budget including tax cut, stamp duty and Universal Credit

A summit has been held on the cost of living crisis in Cornwall Picture: Getty Images

A summit has been held on the cost of living crisis in Cornwall Picture: Getty Images

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Storm rages outside as emotions run high at summit held on cost of living crisis

A temporary cap on bus fares in England will come into place in January for three months. Picture: PA

A temporary cap on bus fares in England will come into place in January for three months. Picture: PA

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Temporary £2 cap on single bus fares - here's when you can save

What is the energy price cap and will I pay more? (PA)

What is the energy price cap and will I pay more? (PA)

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What is the energy price cap and will I pay more?

Asda hits back after being slammed for 'embarrassing poorer families' with new range. (PA)

Asda hits back after being slammed for 'embarrassing poorer families' with new range. (PA)

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Asda hits back after being slammed for 'taking the p***' with new budget items

Energy Bill Support Scheme: How will the £400 energy payment be paid? (PA/Canva)

Energy Bill Support Scheme: How will the £400 energy payment be paid? (PA/Canva)

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Households to receive £400 energy payment - when and how it will be paid to you

Millions of UK workers set for pay rise in July amid major National Insurance change. (PA)

Millions of UK workers set for pay rise in July amid major National Insurance change. (PA)

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Millions set for 'pay rise' next month - exact date and how much you could get

Ofgem told MPs their constituents can expect further rises later this year. (PA)

Ofgem told MPs their constituents can expect further rises later this year. (PA)

YOUR MONEY MATTERS

Cost of living crisis

7 top tips to save money on your energy bills

Cost of living crisis UK: Our mission to help you save money. (PA/Newsquest)

Cost of living crisis UK: Our mission to help you save money. (PA/Newsquest)

YOUR MONEY MATTERS

Cost of living crisis

The Packet's mission to help you save money

CHILLING CONCERNS - Children are suffering food poisoning because parents are turning off fridges to save money amid the cost of living crisis, a food bank says

CHILLING CONCERNS - Children are suffering food poisoning because parents are turning off fridges to save money amid the cost of living crisis, a food bank says

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Children suffering food poisoning 'because parents are turning off fridges'

NHS prescription costs frozen for first time in 12 years to cost of living in England. (PA)

NHS prescription costs frozen for first time in 12 years to cost of living in England. (PA)

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Government announces good news about NHS prescription charges in England

How to save money on energy bills: Experts reveal 7 top tips. (PA)

How to save money on energy bills: Experts reveal 7 top tips. (PA)

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Experts reveal 7 top tips to save money on your energy bills

Heating experts have settled the debate on the perfect thermostat temperature – find out if yours is set too high. Picture: PA

Heating experts have settled the debate on the perfect thermostat temperature – find out if yours is set too high. Picture: PA

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Here’s what experts say is the perfect thermostat temperature

See how inflation impacts you with this free calculator (PA)

See how inflation impacts you with this free calculator (PA)

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See how inflation impacts you with this free calculator