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Advice about school-related costs
Posted: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:24
Citizens Advice Charnwood offers advice about school-related costs
My children are starting new schools in September, one is in primary school and the other secondary. Between uniforms, PE kit and knowing... Read More »
Steps to take when getting building work done by outside contractors
Posted: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:02
Citizens Advice Charnwood advises on steps to take when getting building work, renovations or repairs done to your home by outside contractors.
"I've just had my bathroom retiled, but I'm not happy with... Read More »
Tips on how to have a trouble-free holiday
Posted: Fri, 10 May 2024 11:40
Citizens Advice Charnwood shares tips on how to have a trouble-free holiday.
'We're booking a summer holiday to Spain. It's been a while since we've gone on holiday and we really don't want anything to... Read More »
Understanding your payslip
Posted: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:21
"I've just got my first payslip from a new job, I'm slightly embarrassed to say I don't understand what all the different sections refer to. How do I know what each means and if it's correct? "
Citizens... Read More »
How the advice we give you effects our campaigning work
Posted: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:11
Citizens Advice Charnwood explains how the advice we give for the problems that you bring to us helps Citizens Advice nationally to campaign on the big issues and even inform government policy.
When problems... Read More »
Paying your Council Tax
Posted: Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:10
'My Council Tax bill 2023/24 has just come through and I am concerned about how I can pay it.'
If you are already struggling to meet everyday household expenses the arrival of a new Council Tax demand can... Read More »
How can I make sure I don't get into debt?
Posted: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:24
This time of year is always so expensive. I've seen offers for 'Buy Now Pay Later' when I'm doing online shopping. It seems like a good way to spread the cost of some of the things I need but how can I... Read More »
Many families unaware of Tax-free Childcare scheme
Posted: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:56
Many working families are unaware of the government's Tax-free childcare scheme according to the latest data from HMRC. Citizens Advice Charnwood explains what it is, who might be eligible and how to claim.... Read More »