Citizens Advice

Representatives of Citizens Advice, Age UK and Wigan Council at a pop-up event to make sure people are getting financial help

Pop-up events in Wigan offer financial advice in cost-of-living crisis Gaynor Clarke

Lisa Kidston, chief executive officer of Citizens Advice Wigan Borough

Wigan charity shares top tips on saving money on energy bills Gaynor Clarke

Lisa Kidston, chief executive officer of Citizens Advice Wigan Borough

Help on hand for Wigan residents eligible for support through pension credits Gaynor Clarke

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: No magic wand when it comes to debt Yvonne Fovargue

Atherton town hall

Citizens Advice launches new drop-in service in Wigan borough Gaynor Clarke

Up to one million people cancel broadband due to cost of living

One million people cancel broadband services due to cost of living Sam Johnson

Citizens Advice can advise on debt, welfare benefits, energy bills, mental health issues, and more.

Record numbers supported by Citizens Advice in ‘bleakest-ever’ year

A person becomes insolvent when they are unable to pay their debts – and are left with a choice of declaring bankruptcy or taking on measures to pay them back.

The number of Wigan people going broke went up last year Will Grimond

Coun Susan Gambles

Thousands helped by Wigan Council's cost of living crisis support scheme Charles Graham

People across Wigan borough are struggling with sky-high energy bills

Citizens Advice Wigan Borough shares tips for saving money on your energy bills Charles Graham

Smart metres have become a familiar sight in many homes

Citizens Advice call for ban on forced switch to prepaid meters Patrick Hollis

Several UK parcel firms are underperforming in the UK, including Amazon.

Evri named UK’s worst delivery service in Citizens Advice league table Jimmy Johnson

Lisa Kidston, chief executive officer of Citizens Advice Wigan Borough

Charity boss urges shoppers to look out for 'red flags' while spending online Gaynor Clarke

Leanne Kirby-Girdlestone and husband Kevin from Hindley, have been served with a section 21 notice fo eviction as their landlord would like to sell the property, they have five children, one has a rare disability. They can not find anywhere suitable and the council have offered only three-bedroom house.

Wigan family of seven evicted from rented property struggle to find a new home Holly Pritchard

Household expenses - cost of living. Picture: Adobe Stock

Wigan residents urged to check eligibility for food scheme vouchers Holly Pritchard

Qualifying Wigan households are to receive cost of living payments

Warning to Wigan residents as scammers target cost-of-living payments

Help is available for people with problem debt

Hundreds given help for problem debt in Wigan Will Grimond

Volunteers at Citizens Advice Bureau in Wigan.

Citizens Advice Wigan borough thank its volunteers for their vital work Holly Pritchard

Royal Mail to hike stamp prices again despite cost of living crisis Isabella Boneham

Martin Lewis has shared ways people can stay warm at home without running the heating (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis shares four ways to stay warm at home for just 4p a week Claire Schofield

Octopus Energy is handing out 5,000 heated blankets to help customers keep warm (Photo: Adobe)

Major energy firm gives away free electric blankets as bills soar Claire Schofield

Make sure you're not caught out by the newest scam making the rounds (Photo: Graeme Robertson/Getty Images)

Chocolate lovers warned over scam Cadbury Easter egg hunt WhatsApp message Rhona Shennan

Bryonie Shaw

Charity has a new boss at the helm to support Wigan's older people Gaynor Clarke

If you have a timer on your central heating system, set the heating and hot water to come on only when required.

Top tips to save energy and money this winter Jon Ball

How to be better with money in 2021 - from budgeting to reducing debt Group Reporter

You can ask to be put on furlough under certain circumstances - the rules explai... Sarah Wilson

Yvonne Fovargue MP

YVONNE FOVARGUE - Debt problems affecting so many Yvonne Fovargue MP

Over 2 million UK households are in debt over energy bills - but support is avai...

Strangers can park on your driveway and there’s almost nothing you can do about ... Matt Allan

This is the financial help available if you are facing redundancy Group Reporter

Energy suppliers must offer emergency help to customers who can’t pay their bill... Ethan Shone

Renewing car or home insurance policies can cost more than expected at times, especially when prices increase over time (Photo: Shutterstock)

You could soon be protected against price hikes when renewing insurance Helen Johnson

The coronavirus pandemic is said to be creating a strain on many relationships, with a rise in internet searches surrounding divorce proceedings, according to Citizens Advice (Photo: Shutterstock)

Online searches for ‘how to get a divorce’ are soaring - here’s why Helen Johnson

Out of the six million struggling with debts due to lockdown, one in 10 have found themselves in a position where they are unable to afford food. (Shutterstock)

6 million people in the UK can’t pay their bills due to the pandemic - here's ho... Stephanie Rendall

Netflix users are being warned of scam intended to steal personal details. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Netflix users warned of scam offering a year of free subscriptions Sarah Wilson

Bailiffs could start knocking on doors again in August

Calls for urgent changes to council tax debt collection Vicky Shaw, PA

How to complain about hidden energy savings Sally Burton

Have you seen any of these scams making the rounds? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the coronavirus scams you need to know about - and how to spot them Rhona Shennan

Yvonne Fovargue

YVONNE FOVARGUE - Advice on taking repayment holidays Yvonne Fovargue

This is how to deal with financial anxiety - and online tools to help you Rosalind Erskine

Yvonne Fovargue

MP calls for outdated tax debt rules to be scrapped Liam Soutar

Shoppers: biggest shake-up of consumer law in a generation comes into effect. Photo: John Stillwell/PA Wire

Shoppers’ rights: 30-day refund becomes law - includes digital purchases By The Newsroom