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Cornwall Council

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

Charity chairman Alan Dunne (left) and one of the helpers at a previous Helston event

Charity chairman Alan Dunne (left) and one of the helpers at a previous Helston event

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'We just need people to come' says charity offering trolley of shopping for £25

Devon and Cornwall Food Action is returning to Helston after previously cancelling due to rising travel costs

Devon and Cornwall Food Action is returning to Helston after previously cancelling due to rising travel costs

Food charity makes surprise announcement over return to Helston

Devon and Cornwall Food Action is no longer come to Helston due to rising costs

Devon and Cornwall Food Action is no longer come to Helston due to rising costs

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Discounted food charity cancels visits to Helston with immediate effect

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

Businesses considering lay-offs in response to National Minimum Wage hike

Changes are expected to National Insurance, Universal Credit, National Minimum Wage, Carers' Allowance, Child Benefit and Free Childcare Hours among others

Changes are expected to National Insurance, Universal Credit, National Minimum Wage, Carers' Allowance, Child Benefit and Free Childcare Hours among others

Budget 2024: What to expect from 'painful' budget

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

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Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

Price of a pint to drop by 1p as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

Price of a pint to drop by 1p as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

Price of a pint in the pub to drop as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

Inheritance Tax is a tax paid on the estate (property, money and possessions) of someone who has passed away.

Inheritance Tax is a tax paid on the estate (property, money and possessions) of someone who has passed away.

Chancellor reveals Inheritance Tax changes in Budget - how will you be affected?

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

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Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget: benefit 'increase' confirmed

Coping with bereavement: These funeral directors are here to help

Coping with bereavement: These funeral directors are here to help

Coping with bereavement: These funeral directors are here to help

Cornwall Council sent bailiffs 23,027 debts in the space of one year between 2022 and 2023. File picture. Image: Getty Images

Cornwall Council sent bailiffs 23,027 debts in the space of one year between 2022 and 2023. File picture. Image: Getty Images

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Cornwall Council contacts bailiffs over 23,027 debts in one year

Some South West Water customers will be charged more for water in the summer than the winter under a new seasonal tariff

Some South West Water customers will be charged more for water in the summer than the winter under a new seasonal tariff

South West Water

Anger as some people to be charged more for water over the summer than in winter

A number of Cornwall postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

A number of Cornwall postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

People's Postcode Lottery

The Cornwall postcodes who scooped prizes in the postcode lottery last month

NatWest, Halifax, Lloyds, RBS and TSB are among the major banks that are shutting branches this month

NatWest, Halifax, Lloyds, RBS and TSB are among the major banks that are shutting branches this month

Town in Cornwall to lose TWO banks on the same day this month

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

Here is what you should not do before applying for a mortgage

Here is what you should not do before applying for a mortgage

Personal Finance

These are the things you should not do before applying for a mortgage

Coping with bereavement: These four funeral directors in Cornwall are here to help

Coping with bereavement: These four funeral directors in Cornwall are here to help

Coping with bereavement: These four funeral directors in Cornwall are here to help

Discover key considerations for UK taxpayers with foreign income

Discover key considerations for UK taxpayers with foreign income

Foreign income, HMRC worldwide disclosure facility, and everything in between

PIP, Universal Credit and Pension payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are all set to increase next month

PIP, Universal Credit and Pension payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are all set to increase next month

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DWP PIP payments set to increase next month - how much will you get

More than one million NHS staff received two one-off payments alongside a 5% pay rise in 2023.

More than one million NHS staff received two one-off payments alongside a 5% pay rise in 2023.

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More than 27,000 healthcare workers to receive one-off payments worth £3000

Daniel Cummins from the Post Office with some of the Community Banking Hub team, Caroline Willis, Jackie Walker and Mike Grimmer

Daniel Cummins from the Post Office with some of the Community Banking Hub team, Caroline Willis, Jackie Walker and Mike Grimmer

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Helston Community Banking Hub is OPEN: meet the team

The Community Banking Hub is set to open in Helston by next month

The Community Banking Hub is set to open in Helston by next month

Personal Finance

Recruitment opens for Helston's Community Bank Hub ahead of launch

Truro Foodbank is encouraging poorly paid Cornish workers to visit drop-in sessions as part of an investigation into low wages and zero hours contracts. Image: Getty Images

Truro Foodbank is encouraging poorly paid Cornish workers to visit drop-in sessions as part of an investigation into low wages and zero hours contracts. Image: Getty Images

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Time to change mindset over Cornwall low wages and insecure hours says foodbank

Pay £25 and get all this shopping thanks to Devon and Cornwall Food Action

Pay £25 and get all this shopping thanks to Devon and Cornwall Food Action

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I paid £25 and got a week's worth of shopping - and so can you thanks to DCFA

People are responding to the cost-of-living crisis by using cash

People are responding to the cost-of-living crisis by using cash

Personal Finance

New data shows average ATM usage increase of 144% in Cornwall town

The research identifies regions grappling with severe plumbing issues

The research identifies regions grappling with severe plumbing issues

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Cornwall among top areas on 'Plumbing Time Bomb' List

There will be another price hike in the new year

There will be another price hike in the new year

Energy Price Cap

What is the Ofgem energy price cap and how much will it increase on January 1st?

The shop will distribute free radiator keys as part of a major energy-saving scheme

The shop will distribute free radiator keys as part of a major energy-saving scheme

Cornwall shop becomes part of national energy-saving community initiative

Have you taken part in the National Grid's blackout prevention scheme?

Have you taken part in the National Grid's blackout prevention scheme?

Personal Finance

National Grid to activate energy blackout scheme during cold snap this week

The money was part of the Government’s measures to tackle the rising cost of living

The money was part of the Government’s measures to tackle the rising cost of living

Local government

Here's how to find out if you're still owed money from Cornwall Council

Barclays confirmed thousands of current accounts and savings accounts belonging to people outside the UK would be closed

Barclays confirmed thousands of current accounts and savings accounts belonging to people outside the UK would be closed

Barclays to close thousands of bank accounts: warning if you live abroad

Cornwall Council’s ruling Conservative cabinet will discuss draft budget proposals tomorrow (Wednesday, September 13) including a proposed council tax increase of 4.99 per cent next year.

Cornwall Council’s ruling Conservative cabinet will discuss draft budget proposals tomorrow (Wednesday, September 13) including a proposed council tax increase of 4.99 per cent next year.

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Opposition parties slam Cornwall Council's 'outrageous' council tax increase

Council tax could go up by 4.99 per cent next year

Council tax could go up by 4.99 per cent next year

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Cornwall Council budget proposals could see council tax rise by 4.99 per cent

NHS Healthy Start scheme food vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme food vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Personal Finance

Parents can get £442 free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

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

Cost of living crisis

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

NatWest has provided £47.8 million of cost-of-living support since January 2022 to personal customers.

NatWest has provided £47.8 million of cost-of-living support since January 2022 to personal customers.

NatWest to support 10 million every year with financial wellbeing

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

How to spot rare £2 coin selling for more than £500

The most common tax code is 1257L, which is based on the Personal Tax Allowance of £12,570

The most common tax code is 1257L, which is based on the Personal Tax Allowance of £12,570

Warning millions could be paying too much tax - how to check your tax code

Derek Thomas MP has announced a banking hub will come to Helston

Derek Thomas MP has announced a banking hub will come to Helston

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New banking hub will come to Helston after closure of Lloyds

Four of Cornwall's MPs have reacted to today's budget, with some taking to social media to express their support

Four of Cornwall's MPs have reacted to today's budget, with some taking to social media to express their support

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Cornwall MPs react to today's budget announcements

Mortgage payments on properties in Cornwall have seen an increase of nearly 50 percent over the last five years

Mortgage payments on properties in Cornwall have seen an increase of nearly 50 percent over the last five years

Personal Finance

Monthly mortgage payments in Cornwall have risen by nearly 50 percent in five years

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Cornwall Council has set the council tax bill for the 2023-24 financial year

Cornwall Council has set the council tax bill for the 2023-24 financial year

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How much your council tax bill will go up as council sets budget in heated debate

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

Cost of living crisis

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

County Hall, Truro (Image: Richard Whitehouse)

County Hall, Truro (Image: Richard Whitehouse)

Cornwall Council

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The 10 towns and parishes in Cornwall with highest council tax rises this year

More households in Cornwall are likely to pay over £2,000 in council tax this year

More households in Cornwall are likely to pay over £2,000 in council tax this year

More households in Cornwall look set to pay over £2,000 in council tax this year

Council tax bills set to rise as Cabinet sets budget for the next year

Council tax bills set to rise as Cabinet sets budget for the next year

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Council tax bills set to rise as Cabinet sets budget for the next year

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Which? scored the banks based on their login, navigation and logout processes among other factors. (PA/Canva)

Which? scored the banks based on their login, navigation and logout processes among other factors. (PA/Canva)

Personal Finance

UK banks leaving 'doors open for scammers' amid calls for improved online security

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Jayne Kirkham has blamed 'Conservative mismanagement' for mortgage increases faced by Cornish families

Jayne Kirkham has blamed 'Conservative mismanagement' for mortgage increases faced by Cornish families

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Labour candidate blames 'Conservative mismanagement' for mortgage increases

The average household bill for water and wastewater for 2023/24 will be £476, compared to £472 last year.

The average household bill for water and wastewater for 2023/24 will be £476, compared to £472 last year.

South West Water claims average bill won't go up by more than £5

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

Cost of living crisis

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