Cost of Living

Free slow cookers on offer from new Thrifty Plates programme

Free slow cookers on offer from new Thrifty Plates programme

A new programme called Thrifty Plates is offering Salford residents the opportunity to learn how to use a slow cooker, in a […]

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“I feel like people still need a little bit of luxury” – Salford’s small businesses tackling the cost of living crisis

Salford’s small businesses have shared their thoughts ahead of a Christmas tackling the cost of living crisis  The Marker’s Market brings a […]

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Ordsall Wedding Venue celebrates its first fully booked year since COVID

An Orsdall wedding venue is celebrating its first fully booked year since the end of COVID restrictions.  As COVID forced […]

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Brexit complications impacting European national’s access to crucial benefits in Salford

European nationals in Salford are struggling to access benefits and health care because of Brexit’s ‘confusing’ and ‘complicated’ settlement scheme. They […]

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“Hard times” – Cost-of-living hits Salford’s independent craft businesses

Independent craft businesses in Salford says the cost of living crisis has hit their trade. At Salford Makers Market many business […]

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“You never know what’s around the corner” – Worsley man tackling Salford’s hunger crisis

A Worsley man has been working to support Salford Foodbank by hosting his own drop off station at his home. As […]

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Salford church launches foodbank café for those in need this winter

A Salford church has opened a foodbank café for families to visit in light of the cost-of-living crisis. Kings Church […]

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“They can’t afford it with everything going on and the price of beer going up” – The Eccles pubs threatened by cost of living crisis

Pubs along Eccles’ ‘Golden Mile’ have shared their fears as data shows more than 18 pubs close each week due […]

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Worsley woman quit job and started dog confectionery business in pursuit of happiness

Rebecca ‘Bex’ Cain, 34, started ‘Lola’s Little Bakery’ in the first Covid-19 lockdown as she strived to turn her life […]

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“I just thought that our older generation was getting a little bit left behind”: Salford charity’s GoFundMe to bring Christmas joy to isolated elderly residents

A Salford charity has started a GoFundMe campaign to bring food, gifts and entertainment to elderly, isolated people this Christmas. […]