If you’re buying a second-hand car from a trader, choose a trustworthy one with an established name with a good reputation. Ideally, they will be part of a trade association or follow the industry’s code of practice. If you’re buying via an auction, you’ll have fewer legal protections like the right to returns or refunds so […]
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The new council tax bills are out in March, and we know that times are incredibly tough. Council tax is a priority bill so it’s important to keep in contact with your council if you can’t keep up payments. If you’re the only adult in your home, you’ll get a 25% discount on your
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8 Things to know when booking a holiday! 1. Check your holiday entitlements at work – You’re entitled to paid holidays if you’re an employee, worker or an agency worker. Take a note of when your ‘leave year’ starts and ends, it might not be the same as the calendar year, and remember to give
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Are you responsible for looking after someone who has a disability, is getting old or has become ill? Carers give unpaid support to a family member, friend or neighbour, who could not manage without that help. You’re probably a carer if all of the following apply: • you do things like helping someone to wash,
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If you are struggling to afford your energy bills, you might be able to get support from the government or your energy supplier. The first step is always to contact your supplier to find out what they can offer. You may be eligible for benefits including the Warm Home Discount, Cold Weather Payments or the
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Do you have a few hours to spare? Can you help us in and around Royston? At Citizens Advice North Herts we’re keen to raise awareness of the service we provide and are recruiting volunteers to support our more rural communities. We offer free, impartial and confidential advice; we’re here for everyone, with offices in
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Citizens Advice North Herts & District If you have a problem, it’s important to act quickly and seek advice. At Citizens Advice North Hertfordshire, we have found that addressing issues early leads to better outcomes. Contacting us is the first step towards getting help with various issues such as living costs, benefits, debt and housing.
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Citizens Advice North Herts & District Online shopping traps caught out 8.5 million people in the last year… These online tactics used by some retailers, though legal, led to one in six people buying something they didn’t want, need or came to regret according to new research by Citizens Advice earlier this year 1. Misleading
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Citizens Advice North Herts & District It’s always frustrating when you run into problems with home improvements. If you consider the work unfinished or unsafe it’s worth knowing you’re protected by the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which says the work should be completed with ‘reasonable care and skill’. If they haven’t done this, they’ve broken
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Citizens Advice North Herts & District You’ve just arrived at your much longed for holiday destination only to find your luggage has gone missing! What do you do? It’s best to act quickly and report the problem to the airline straight away, there are usually deadlines for claiming so it’s best to check as soon
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Citizens Advice North Herts & District Did you know that Citizens Advice is a local charity, available to all, offering free confidential help and support? Providing free, impartial, independent and confidential advice; we are well known for providing specialist debt and benefits advice, but we also advise on housing, employment, family & relationship matters, consumer
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Citizens Advice North Herts & District Community Engagement Manager, Catherine Bennett at Citizens Advice North Herts offers budgeting tips… Firstly, find out exactly what money you have coming in and going out each month. Be realistic about what you need for essentials like food and travel. Then you can set yourself a budget that you
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