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DARK SECRETS: Citizens advice - The Real Truth

Burnham launches crackdown on ‘cowboy builders’ ripping off households

Burnham feels his plan will ‘put cowboy builders out of business’

The Independent UK

Burnham promises action for consumers to help ease cost-of-living squeeze

The Prime Minister said the cost of living ‘continues to weigh heavily on so many people’s lives’.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham 'wealth tax' row: Minister denies that new levies on rich will fund cost-of-living help

But the PM was said to be struggling to recruit a key economic adviser to his Government due to concerns over potential wealth taxes

Evening Standard

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Burnham vows to tackle ‘rip-off’ subscriptions in cost-of-living crackdown

The PM will accelerate plans to force companies to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and provide more information about costs up-front rather than quietly auto-renewing them at a higher price

The Independent UK

Burnham to promise ‘everyday fixes’ for bills at start of cost-of-living tour

The Prime Minister’s summer tour follows his pledge on his first day in office to give the public ‘breathing space’ on bills.

Evening Standard

The ‘drastic action’ Britons are taking to survive heatwaves

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The Independent UK

Brits forced to sleep in kitchens to cope with hot weather in ‘heat trap’ homes

Citizens Advice said millions of people across the UK are ‘trapped in homes they can’t cool’

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Britons taking ‘drastic action’ such as sleeping in kitchen to cope with heat

A study found other people had to use makeshift solutions like taping tin foil, cardboard, or damp sheets to windows.

Evening Standard

Estimated quarter of homeowners had problems with recent repair jobs – survey

Some 4.8 million households dealt with issues ranging from living with unsafe work to dealing with stressful disputes, Citizens Advice found.

Evening Standard

Less than 2% of rents affordable for benefit claimants, report warns

People are being forced into a ‘cycle of debt, poverty and homelessness’, a charity chief said

The Independent UK

‘Am I losing this battle? Yes’: Martin Lewis on the online scams that steal his identity – and others’ life savings

Trusted by millions, the finance expert has seen his name and face used to mis-sell a string of fake investments. And yet, he says, it would be ‘very simple’ for the government to stop them

The Guardian - UK

Energy debt reaches record £4.79 billion ahead of 13% price cap jump

The number of accounts repaying debt has increased by 3% for electricity – to 852,000 – and by 4% for gas – to 710,000, the regulator said.

Evening Standard

Millions of British tourists suffered package holiday problems in last year

One holidaymaker said she received no on-site support from their operator, causing them considerable stress

The Independent UK

Britons Are Working Harder Than Ever, So Why Are More Families Turning to Food Banks and Debt?

In 2026, Britain's cost-of-living crisis hits millions with rising rents, bills, and food insecurity. Personal stories and expert insights reveal the challenges for low-income families and long-term impacts.

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Almost half of private renters faced rule-breaking letting agents

Many rogue agents are operating delivering “rock-bottom” service, Citizens Advice warns

The Guardian - UK

Pip Salvador-Jones obituary

Other lives: Legal expert who worked at three London law centres before becoming director of Barking and Dagenham Citizens Advice

International Business Times UK

Surprise HMRC Letter Demands Cash Back Within 30 Days Causing Panic

A taxpayer was told to repay a pension tax refund years later, raising concerns about HMRC's power to revisit past payments.

International Business Times UK

HMRC Wants Tax Money Back In 30 Days: Should You Repay Or Is It A Mistake?

UK taxpayers face unexpected HMRC demands for tax repayments years after refunds. Understanding the process and knowing how to respond can prevent additional costs or enforcement actions.

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The Independent UK

Two-thirds of Gen Z adults say money is harming their mental health

Experts say there is a ‘financial education gap’ in Britain arising from a lack of importance given to money skills in the curriculum

The Guardian - UK

Buying a collectible? Beware fakers out to persuade you it’s the real deal

From high-end antiques to Dinky Toys and Star Wars, fraudsters have ways to make you believe it’s genuine. Here’s how to avoid being tricked

Evening Standard

Citizens Advice giving ‘crisis support’ every 30 seconds ahead of bill rises

The charity warned the figures indicated how many household budgets had already ‘gone beyond breaking point’.

The Guardian - UK

UK energy: about 14m households getting ‘below-average’ service

Ecotricity ranked top in Citizens Advice survey, followed by Outfox, Octopus and Co-operative

The Guardian - UK

Royal Mail criticised as first-class stamp price rises to £1.80 despite ‘failing service’

Company attacked for ‘forcing people to dig deeper into their pockets’ as second-class stamps increase to 91p

Evening Standard

AI contributes to spike in fashion sales complaints to Citizens Advice

The advisory service said it was helping a consumer with a fashion purchase every seven minutes.

The Guardian - UK

Royal Mail delivered Christmas letters and parcels late to about 16m people

‘No light at the end of the tunnel for consumers’ as 2025 figure is 50% higher than previous year, says Citizens Advice

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