Latest Articles By Simon Collyer

Prices Up, Ouch:  New figures from the ONS has revealed the cost of basic essential family goods like tea (+46%), bread (+38%), pasta (+60%), chips (+39%) and cooking oil (+65%) has risen sharply over the past year - leaving many families s...

TRIPLE LOCK PENSION UNDER THREAT  - Following the news that the Government has ditched its commitment to the triple lock state pension, and then the new CPI data showing inflation has hit 10.1%, please see a comment from my client below rea...

FOOD PRICES - As inflation rises to 10.1% it’s also revealed that the average weekly food shop has risen by £26.50, almost three times the national living wage, and now worrying shoppers are turning to the frozen aisles to save money. The increa...

UNIVERSAL CREDIT - Tens of thousands of Universal Credit claimants will come under pressure to work more hours under changes introduced by the Government. The Chancellor has raised the earnings level for claimants to reach before they stop getti...

NEW DWP MINISTER – Something of an unknown quantity to the public, Chloe Smith will be watched closely. The government is going to be forcing people into jobs. Claimants need to be very careful to do what they are being told to do. To keep records as...

FAME AWAITS YOU - A German TV Company, similar to the BBC, is looking for a family willing to comment on the energy crisis and the cost of living. A modest fee may be available for those participating. These are the details of the UK based reporter....

FUEL POVERTY - Universal Credit claimants face an even tougher winter than before, with energy bills set to exceed their entire income. The energy price cap is expected to rise to £4,200 at the beginning of next year, according to forecasts. In compa...

BENEFIT SANCTIONS – A record number of Universal Credit (UC) claimants are having their benefits cut. 110,000 claimants had their benefits cut in May, which is more than double the figure six months ago. The government is trying to get 500,000 claima...

PENSUON CREDIT - People of state pension age urged to apply for cost of living support before it’s too late Applications for Pension Credit must be submitted before 18th August deadline to receive £650 support payment National poverty charity Turn2us...

WORKPLACE INJURYS - Four common work-related minor injuries that often go unnoticed and can lead to long-term health issues In the workplace, accidents can be quite frequent, and some can result in serious and minor injuries. It has been estimat...