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Councillors consider work to address ‘gambling harms’ in Hertfordshire

Up to one million people cancel broadband due to cost of living

One million people cancel broadband services due to cost of living

Citizens Advice can advise on debt, welfare benefits, energy bills, mental health issues, and more.

Record numbers supported by Citizens Advice in ‘bleakest-ever’ year

Prepayment meters tend to be more expensive than standard ones (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Councillors agree £12.3m plans to support struggling residents

Charlotte Blizzard Welch, Citizens Advice Hertfordshire Partnership and Development Manager

Citizens Advice Hertfordshire launch Out of Hours Adviceline service

Smart metres have become a familiar sight in many homes

Citizens Advice call for ban on forced switch to prepaid meters

A slipper swap event in Royston

Swap your slippers for new ones at this Dacorum library

Several UK parcel firms are underperforming in the UK, including Amazon.

Evri named UK’s worst delivery service in Citizens Advice league table

Pictured: Mayor of Dacorum and Ed

Mayor of Dacorum honours Citizens Advice volunteers at showcase awards event

Royal Mail to hike stamp prices again despite cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis has shared ways people can stay warm at home without running the heating (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis shares four ways to stay warm at home for just 4p a week

Octopus Energy is handing out 5,000 heated blankets to help customers keep warm (Photo: Adobe)

Major energy firm gives away free electric blankets as bills soar

Make sure you're not caught out by the newest scam making the rounds (Photo: Graeme Robertson/Getty Images)

Chocolate lovers warned over scam Cadbury Easter egg hunt WhatsApp message

Leader of Hertfordshire County Council, Richard Roberts with Small Acts of Kindness, who are just one of the community organisations receiving support from the HSF

Household Support Fund will help thousands in Hertfordshire this winter

Customers face £30 monthly price hike when energy suppliers go bust

Here’s all you need to know about the winter fuel payment - and if you’re eligib...

The negative review was taken to court (Photo: Shutterstock)

Man ordered to pay £25k in damages for writing negative online review - why was ...

If you have a timer on your central heating system, set the heating and hot water to come on only when required.

Top tips to save energy and money this winter

How to be better with money in 2021 - from budgeting to reducing debt

You can ask to be put on furlough under certain circumstances - the rules explai...

More women than men find themselves in debt in Dacorum

More women than men find themselves in debt in Dacorum

Over 2 million UK households are in debt over energy bills - but support is avai...

Strangers can park on your driveway and there’s almost nothing you can do about ...

This is the financial help available if you are facing redundancy

Energy suppliers must offer emergency help to customers who can’t pay their bill...

Unit helps Hertfordshire residents secure £7.5m in benefits during Covid-19 pandemic

Unit helps Hertfordshire residents secure £7.5m in benefits during Covid-19 pand...

Renewing car or home insurance policies can cost more than expected at times, especially when prices increase over time (Photo: Shutterstock)

You could soon be protected against price hikes when renewing insurance

The coronavirus pandemic is said to be creating a strain on many relationships, with a rise in internet searches surrounding divorce proceedings, according to Citizens Advice (Photo: Shutterstock)

Online searches for ‘how to get a divorce’ are soaring - here’s why

Out of the six million struggling with debts due to lockdown, one in 10 have found themselves in a position where they are unable to afford food. (Shutterstock)

6 million people in the UK can’t pay their bills due to the pandemic - here's ho...

Netflix users are being warned of scam intended to steal personal details. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Netflix users warned of scam offering a year of free subscriptions

How to complain about hidden energy savings

Have you seen any of these scams making the rounds? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the coronavirus scams you need to know about - and how to spot them

This is how to deal with financial anxiety - and online tools to help you

The new Consumer Rights Act gives more guarantees to shoppers. Image: John Stillwell/PA Wire

Shoppers know your rights: 30-day refund becomes law and includes digital purcha...

Scam phone calls.

Don’t fall victim to conman cold caller claiming to be from the fire service

Burglary (stock image)

Don’t be ashamed, speak up and spread the word about con artists to help stop tr...

You could bounce into a role helping Girlguiding West Hertfordshire

Challenge Yourself: Become a trustee at the Citizens Advice Bureau

Landlords can do their bit to cut energy bills

Fear of the fuel bill: nearly half Britons say they’re worried

Banks will be getting in touch with customers over PPI mis-selling