What the latest energy bill price cap rise means for you
Energy prices are on the up again, with the price cap now confirmed to be rising by 2% at the start of October.
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School uniforms on a budget: where to find the best deals
As September approaches, many families find themselves juggling the costs of new school uniforms, shoes, PE kits and supplies.
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Summer of fun for local families thanks to Housing Plus Group
Families and young people across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Staffordshire have enjoyed a fun-filled summer thanks to Housing Plus Group’s 2025 Summer Holidays Fund.
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Live in Wellington? Come and meet your neighbourhoods manager!
Jane and the team will be at Telford & Wrekin Interfaith, Wellington, on Tuesday 26 August, from 10am to 1pm.
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Top tips to save money on your food shop every week
With rising food prices stretching household budgets further and further, finding ways to save on your weekly shop can make a real difference. Here are some tried-and-tested tips to help you keep costs down.
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Community breakfast club remains on the menu thanks to donation from Housing Plus Group
Housing Plus Group has awarded £1,200 to a community breakfast club that’s helping to reduce social isolation among the over 55s in a Staffordshire village.
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Klarna, Clearpay, and other ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ schemes face crackdown in new UK rules
It’s been announced that new regulations for the ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) will come into effect in July 2026, a welcome and overdue move.
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Cricket club ‘thrilled’ by Housing Plus Group grant
Housing Plus Group has donated £1,025 to Bomere Heath Cricket Club.
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Stretching Summer Budgets: Free & £1 Kids’ Meals Across the UK
The summer break is now in full swing, and with it the juggling act of keeping children fed and entertained for six full weeks.
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The rise of online ‘finfluencers’ and how they could lose you money
In today’s digital world, social media is flooded with charismatic ‘finfluencers’ – financial influencers who promise quick profits, insider tips, and lavish lifestyles.
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