While it's depressing news for everyone, for people whose finances are already stretched to the limit, these rises could mean the start of real financial difficulties.
If you think you are going find it hard to make ends meet now is the time to ta
ke advice rather than wait for the bills to mount up.
If you are on a low income it's important to make sure you're claiming all the welfare benefits and tax credits that you're entitled to, as well as making sure that your debts are managed properly and priority debts are met first.
We at the Legal Services Commission provide a free confidential telephone helpline called Community Legal Advice – 0845 345 4 345 – which provides quality assured legal advice in welfare benefits and tax credits, debt, housing, employment and education. It is funded by legal aid and aimed at people on low incomes.
It is open from 9am-6.30pm Monday to Friday.
So if you're on a low income and you're worried about your finances, call Community Legal Advice today.
Glyn Evans
Regional Director of the Legal
Services Commission
King Street
Nottingham
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