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Free childcare extended to support more working parents
Existing free childcare support will be expanded in stages starting this April, when eligible working parents of two-year-olds will be able to claim 15 hours of free childcare. If you qualify, and your child was born between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022, you can apply now for the school term that starts after April’s Easter holidays.…
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Cost of Living payment due next month
Around 8 million households in receipt of certain benefits or tax credits will receive a Cost of Living payment next month. This payment of £299 will be made between 6 – 22 February. If you’re eligible, you’ll be paid automatically in the same way you usually get your benefit or tax credits.
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Essential Broadband Social Tariff
Virgin Media O2’s Essential Broadband package is for people facing financial difficulty and receiving certain benefit payments. The plan offers speeds of 15Mbps and costs £12.50 per month – making it one of the cheapest social tariffs on the market. The plan has no fixed-term contract length and no price changes while benefit payments are being received. …
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New service offers financial advice for new mums
The new Hope 4 U service offering financial advice to pregnant women and new mums, along with their partners is now available in Bradford District and Craven. This new service can help people with utility debts, maternity grants and benefit checks, along with providing lots of other support. How to get help Talk to your…
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Loan to bring financial relief to those in need this Christmas
Funded by the West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin’s ‘Cost of Living Support Fund,’ Bradford District Credit Union has launched the “Every Little Elf” loan to bring hope and financial relief to those in need this Christmas across Bradford, Kirklees, and Craven with a £10 saving starter. Numbers are limited so people are encouraged to apply…
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Thousands of parents on Universal Credit will be supported to increase their chances of getting a job or up their work hours
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that parents on Universal Credit will be supported to increase their work hours. Parents of 3 to 12-year-olds can now agree with their Work Coach to spend more time in work or applying for jobs, up to a maximum of 30 hours a week. Commitments will be tailored…