News and announcements

Talk Money Week runs from 3 November to 7 November 2025 and is an annual campaign designed to encourage people to have open conversations about money.

Child Trust Funds were introduced by the UK Government in 2005. Accounts were opened for almost 6 million children born in the UK between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011.

The Money Advice Team will be in various Hubs over the next few months, running sessions dedicated to helping customers to complete disability benefit application forms.

A School Essentials Grant is available to assist families on a low income to buy school uniform, sports kit, uniform for enrichment activities, school bags, stationery etc. Please note IT equipment is excluded from this grant. Grants of £125 per pupil or £200 per pupil for those starting year 7 will be available.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

If you have an emergency which mean you need cash in a hurry, you might be tempted to get a loan from anyone that will give you money. The person offering you quick cash could be a loan shark.

Even if you own your own home, have savings or a private pension you could qualify for an income top up