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Articles in the 'Cost of Living' topic

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Ofgem confirms price cap will rise in Jan

Brace yourselves for another increase in your household energy bills come January 1, 2025.

1 month ago

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Inflation returns to 2% target

Residents may be pleased to hear that inflation has finally fallen back to the 2% target for the first time in nearly three years.

6 months ago

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Households braced for bill increases

As we hit April 1, residents in Newtown are bracing themselves for a host of essential bills to rise steeply.

8 months ago

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Ofgem slashes energy price cap to £1,923

Ofgem, the energy regulator, has announced a reduction in the price cap on energy bills to £1,923 following a decrease in wholesale energy prices.

1 year ago

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Rate rise to affect residents

The most recent rise to the Bank of England base rate will affect up to 19% of Newtown residents who own their house with a mortgage or loan.

1 year ago

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Household water bills to rise by from April

Residents in Newtown will see a largest increase to their water bills April when they rise to an average £372 a year.

1 year ago

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Help with fuel costs now available from County Council

Grants for helping with fuels cost are now available from Powys County Council and eligible residents are being encouraged to apply online.

2 years ago

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Newtown resident tells her story on the cost of energy

Kezia Crawford, from Newtown gave her insight into the cost of energy - set to increase even more from tomorrow.

2 years ago

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County council to create network of warm spaces in Powys

Powys County Council to create a network of warm spaces for residents as the cost of living crisis worsens and we enter winter.

2 years ago



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New research reveals the extent of poorly insulated homes in Newtown

New research reveals that homes in Newtown need further insulation to shield residents from the energy crisis, with homes in Newtown Central the worst affected.

2 years ago

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Cost of living help for families with children

If you are struggling with the cost-of-living and are on a low income, did you know that you could get help to pay for your child's school meals?

2 years ago

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Are you getting all the Cost-of-Living support you are entitled to?

Newtown residents struggling with the cost-of-living are being advised to check they are receiving all the support that is available to them.

2 years ago





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