When the temperature drops, your bills can skyrocket. Cold Weather Payments are one of the ways that you can get a bit of money back to offset the additional expense brought on by a harsh winter.

We know that energy bills are one of your biggest household expenses, so we have created this short animation to help you save on electrici

If you're receiving certain benefits, you could qualify for extra money for each week there is very cold weather in your area. This is known as a Cold Weather Payment.

NI Direct has collated content into a new page which specifically considers cost of living impacts and signposts to various different departments who are helping assist with the consequen

We are aware there is some uncertainty concerning the roll out of the Government £400 Energy Support Scheme payment here in Northern Ireland.Whilst we are still waiting on clarity, we can confirm y

Many of us are worrying about the rise in the cost of living, so the new government has announced a new ‘mini budget’ (the ‘normal’ one is usually in the spring), with the intention to tackle this.

Lots of us in the UK are worried about being able to pay the rising cost of our energy bills.

With fuel hikes and mounting food bills we are all having to tighten our budgets a bit more than usual at the minute, but this does not have to compromise your nutrition.

Living costs are rising, and food is one of our most essential expenses. If you can’t afford groceries here are some ways to get free ingredients and even free meals.