Energy Bill Support: How Customers of Octopus, Ovo, British Gas and Others Can Get Help Monday, February 9, 2026 energy debt ofgem help bills advice grants support providers arrears Millions of households across Great Britain are struggling to keep up with rising energy bills. Many may not realize that help is available through energy providers, debt advisers, charities, and government schemes designed … Read More
Top Somerset Councillors Reject Calls to Resign Amid Financial Crisis Wednesday, January 7, 2026 somerset councillors resignation counciltax socialcare finance localgovernment debt leadership community Senior councillors of North Somerset Council have firmly dismissed demands that they all resign as the authority grapples with a looming financial crisis, including an exceptional council tax increase. Council leader Mike … Read More
Finances 'Red' at Every Council as SEND Debts Spiral, Warn Auditors Monday, December 1, 2025 send localgovernment finance audit northsomerset council deficit budget care debt Auditors working with local governments are reporting unprecedented financial strain, marking every council’s finances as “red” amid rising debts in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social … Read More
Cancer Patient Fined £170 After Wife Mistakenly Enters Car Registration at Pub Car Park Saturday, September 20, 2025 parking fine error carpark registration health stress debt collection consumerrights Karin Streete, from Bath, is warning others to double-check parking details after her husband was unfairly charged £170 due to a simple registration mistake. Earlier this summer, Karin and her husband visited The Globe Inn in … Read More
Cancer Patient Faces £170 Charge After Wife Mistakenly Enters Car Registration at Pub Parking Saturday, September 13, 2025 parking fine cancer error carpark pub registration debt legal bureaucracy A woman from Bath has issued a warning after her husband, a cancer patient recovering from a stroke, was charged £170 due to a simple mistake when registering their car at a pub car park. Karin Streete and her husband were … Read More
Cancer Patient Charged £170 After Simple Parking Registration Mistake at Pub Saturday, September 13, 2025 parking charge error fine registration cancer stress debt carpark scam Karin Streete, from Bath, is warning others to be cautious when entering car registration details after her husband was charged £170 due to a simple mistake. Earlier this summer, while visiting The Globe Inn in Newton St Loe, … Read More