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Salford children in top 3 worst affected by two-child benefit limit
Salford families are the third worst affected in the country by the two-child benefit limit, according to figures from the […]
Salford postcodes eligible for cold weather payments as temperatures drop
Sub-zero temperatures across Salford and Greater Manchester have triggered cold weather payments for eligible households this week. The Government-funded scheme […]
£1 RHS Bridgewater tickets for those accessing UC, pensions, or allowances
Families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or Employment and Support Allowance can access £1 tickets to RHS Bridgewater. The tickets, […]
“It’s a farce” – Salfordians want more help as Budget looms
Salfordians are calling on the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, to use tomorrow’s Budget to cut energy bills and do more to […]
‘’Salford has been really responsive’’ – Salford ‘taking lead’ on implementing living wage
Salford city council has been hailed for implementing a real living wage.
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 […]
“People are in financial crisis now” – Salford food bank trust says April is too long to wait for benefits rise
The trust running Salford food bank says the 10.1% increase in Universal Credit has not gone far enough to help […]
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announces increase in national living wage
Jeremy Hunt has announced an increase in the national living wage as part of the UK Government’s long-awaited Autumn Statement. […]
SalfordNow Live Blog – Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivers Autumn Statement
Jeremy Hunt will unveil the Government’s much-anticipated Autumn Statement at 11:30am today. The Chancellor is expected to announce a series […]
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