Will Labour's Budget be a living standards turning point? Join us on 15 October where we'll explore what needs to be done to raise living standards and safeguard the most vulnerable from further hardship. Sign up for free ⤵️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/labours-budg… #CADataInsights

Arjun* got a £5,000 energy bill this year and was threatened with court action if he didn’t pay. His energy comes from a heat network. We’re set to become the official champion for consumers like Arjun. Find out more in our blog ⤵️ wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/3-ways-citizen…

Private renters are facing a crisis of high energy bills and disrepair - but plans to boost minimum energy efficiency standards could make rented homes warmer and cheaper

What's our latest data data telling us about energy affordability as temperatures plummet? Our director of policy, Tom MacInnes, tells us ⤵️ Sign up for our next #CADataInsights event with Jess Phillips to hear more: eventbrite.co.uk/e/citizens-adv…

1 in 4 workers rely on Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) when they’re too ill to work. But at only £117/week, it’s not enough for most to live on. Our new report shows what happens to people's ability to afford their essential costs if they have to rely on SSP.🧵1/ citizensadvice.org.uk/policy/publica…

📈Today we’ve published a report highlighting the high numbers of people we’re helping with energy billing issues. So far in 2024 (to the end of October) our services have helped over 52,000 people with billing issues, an 83% increase compared to the same point in 2020. (1 / 5)

Big news: The government just announced tougher protections for stalking victims. Join us this Friday for our Data Insights event with @JessPhillips MP as we unpack the plan to halve violence against women and girls by 2034 and discuss gender inequality through our data. 💬📊

CitizensAdvice helped more people with homelessness than EVER BEFORE in 2024 The key drivers? insecurity & unaffordability in the PRS #RentersRights Bill takes steps to tackle these issues, but to truly 'transform the experience of private renting’ as promised, Govt. must: 🧵

When someone is looking to get out of debt, advice is critical to helping them find the most suitable way forward. But new research from Citizens Advice exposes widespread problems with the advice people are being given before entering an IVA 🧵

“It's important you don’t feel afraid to say 'do you feel like taking your own life?'" Jonny Tatam-Hall, who lost his friend to suicide, interviews Ruby Wax on the importance of talking about suicide as part of our #LanguageMatters campaign. Nspa.org.uk/stigma

When your fixed term telecoms contract comes to an end 📱 🌐, haggling with your provider is one of the ways to avoid your bill shooting up 📈. At CitizensAdvice, we're worried that not everyone has equal access to these 'hidden deals.' 🧵

Just over a year ago my PIP review was launched. By the time I got the letter in the post, I realised I had just 3 days left to prove my entitlement. Otherwise, my PIP might be stopped. That just isn’t enough time! New blog below ⬇️ wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/race-against-t…

What's issues are we seeing this month? Our Director of Policy, Tom MacInnes, highlights why Personal Independence Payment is so important to the people who come to us for help ⤵️ #CADataInsights

19 million homeowners are interested in making their home more energy efficient. But two-thirds (66%) of them are concerned about the cost. Our latest report shows how the Government can make energy efficiency upgrades affordable for all homeowners ⤵️ citizensadvice.org.uk/policy/publica…

We've published a new report outlining the financial support the Government should consider in its Warm Homes Plan. 1) Fully funded upgrades for lower income homeowners with an EPC below C 2) Grants tapered by income 3) Government-backed low interest loans Read more below👇

Funded energy efficiency improvements through Government schemes will be a key way of delivering warmer, cheaper and greener homes. New CitizensAdvice research published today looks at people’s experiences of using these schemes and the barriers they face

As families struggle with rising living costs more and more children are pulled into poverty. We're seeing an increase in the number of homes with children needing crisis support. Join us on 29 April, 2-3pm to hear more ⤵️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/citizens-adv… #CADataInsights

Our data shows a worrying increase in the number of households with children needing crisis support. Ruth Lister, Baroness Lister of Burtersett, will join our panel of speakers to explore how we can create a society where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Sign up for

The disabled people we help are among those needing the most support with cost-of-living issues. Our Director of Policy, Tom MacInnes, explains what our data is showing us. Join us on 26 June, 2-3pm to hear more ⤵️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/citizens-adv…

The government's proposed cuts to disability benefits could impact millions of people. If it passes, it will send hundreds of thousands of disabled people (and their children) into poverty. One of those people is Anita* ⤵️ wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/anitas-story-1…