British Gas Energy Trust
The British Gas Energy Trust may be able to provide a grant if you are struggling to keep up to […]
Chancellor extends furlough scheme until October
From the start of August, furloughed workers will be able to return to work part-time with employers being asked to […]
Gambling Addiction Services
Update on gambling addiction services available GamCare – the charity which supports those with an addiction to gambling – has […]
Tax credits customers will continue to receive payments
Tax credits customers will continue to receive payments even if working fewer hours due to COVID-19 People who can’t work […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your energy supply
COVID-19 is a new illness caused by the coronavirus that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s a national issue […]
Post Office makes access to cash available faster
Post Office is making two of its products – ‘Payout Now’ and ‘Fast PACE’ (a pre-authorised cheque encashment service) – […]
Claim for wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Claim for 80% of your employee’s wages plus any employer National Insurance and pension contributions, if you have put them […]
How to deal with a reduced income due to coronavirus
The disruption caused by coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected many people’s incomes, leaving them with less money coming in, but with […]
Coronavirus and claiming benefits
This page provides information about coronavirus and claiming benefits. It will continue to be updated. Please check this page regularly […]
£10 million fund to help vulnerable people claim Universal Credit
Funding will be available to partner organisations, including charities, from April 2020 to help vulnerable people claim Universal Credit. The […]
CompanyDebt – Support for Business
Support for Businesses: It covers: • What government support is available and where to get it • Emergency loans from […]
Problems getting to or topping up your prepayment meter
Advice and information from Citizens Advice if you are having trouble with prepayment meters. Tell your supplier if you can’t […]
COVID-19 and renting
Guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities This guidance provides advice to landlords and tenants on the provisions in the […]
Using Money Safely
A Guide for those forced to Isolate by COVID-19. If you are isolated due to the Coronavirus then at some […]
Rent/Financial Advice
Financial advice from Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Rent / financial advice for tenants who can not work Rent / financial advice […]
Claimants are asked to apply online as jobcentres limit access
With a rise in new claims, and with demand for support over the phone increasing, the Department for Work and […]
Community Energy Scheme
The Community Energy Scheme wants to support the City of Stoke on Trent in what is a worrying time for […]
Guidance for employees, employers and businesses – Gov UK
Guidance for employees, employers and businesses in providing advice about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This guidance will assist employers and […]
Benefits Advice (Citizens Advice)
The government has introduced changes to legislation and policies to give protection to people who are infected with Covid-19 or […]
Beware of Scammers (Staffordshire Police)
As the elderly and vulnerable self-isolate, they can be at an increased risk of scams. There have been recent reports […]