4 h. ago Renters skip hot meals and lower heating to afford energy bills

Citizens Advice is calling for enforcement of the Renters’ Rights Bill to protect renters from retaliation when asking for upgrades and repairs

Society

4 h. ago Two in five renters forced to ration energy to afford bills – Citizens Advice

The charity said people took “drastic measures” such as skipping hot meals, wearing gloves inside and limiting heating to just one room.

Science

3 d. ago More people forced to cut back on groceries to keep up with water bills, charity says

More than a fifth of those who struggled to pay their water bills found themselves falling into debt with their supplier

Politics

3 d. ago One in five struggled to pay water bill in last year – Citizens Advice

Over a third of those struggling (35%) were rationing water, including by cutting showers, toilet flushes and clothes washing, the charity found.

Economics

1 week ago Kirkcudbright Citizens Advice sessions doubled to meet rising demand

Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service will now run outreach clinics at The Johnston twice a month.

Politics

2 w. ago Millions struggle through heatwaves in homes not built to cope – Citizens Advice

Almost half of people reported difficulty sleeping as four heatwaves hit the UK this summer and 11% said their health deteriorated.

Society