DfE makes it clear childcare charges are voluntary – not mandatory
Local authorities have been told to make sure parents are not being charged Local authorities have been told to make sure parents are not being charged Lancs Live – NewsRead More
‘They don’t care’: Farmers slam government over meeting on inheritance tax
“Heads in the sand, fingers in ears, zero empathy. What a way for a government to behave.” “Heads in the sand, fingers in ears, zero empathy. What a way for a government to behave.” Lancs Live – NewsRead More
Ambitious new lighting plans unveiled for Blackpool town centre
The proposals could also include programmable column wrap lighting across a number of key streets The proposals could also include programmable column wrap lighting across a number of key streets Lancs Live – NewsRead More
Planning inspectorate demands more details on Fylde coast windfarm impact
It has now given the firms behind the scheme just over a month to respond to concerns raised by several organisations It has now given the firms behind the scheme just over a month to respond to concerns raised by several organisations Lancs Live – NewsRead More
Three ways thieves steal money at ATMs and how to spot them
Security experts have warned of the potential ways thieves can clone your card and take your money Security experts have warned of the potential ways thieves can clone your card and take your money Lancs Live – NewsRead More
Full list of Halifax branches due to close in March – check if yours is on it here
The bank said the decision was made after assessing the potential effects on customers The bank said the decision was made after assessing the potential effects on customers Lancs Live – NewsRead More
DWP state pension rise from April as new payment looms
The state pension is set to rise by 4.1% from April 7 – with the full new state pension currently worth £221.20 a week, or £11,502.40 a year The state pension is set to rise by 4.1% from April 7 – with the full new state pension currently worth £221.20 a week, or £11,502.40 a year Lancs…
Lloyds Bank responds after bank card and PIN sent to wrong address
A person contacted the bank to voice their anger as they were wrongly receiving dozens of letters A person contacted the bank to voice their anger as they were wrongly receiving dozens of letters Lancs Live – NewsRead More
DWP claimants could lose benefits as 356,000 have payments closed – new warning
The DWP is sending out an important letter to claimants on benefits such as Income Support, Tax Credits and Housing Benefit The DWP is sending out an important letter to claimants on benefits such as Income Support, Tax Credits and Housing Benefit Lancs Live – NewsRead More
Experts warn cheapest mortgage deals may vanish as UK inflation hits 3%
Mortgage rates could be set to rise following the shock inflation jump, experts have warned – and it may mean the end of the line for the cheapest deals Mortgage rates could be set to rise following the shock inflation jump, experts have warned – and it may mean the end of the line for the…