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One in five households in some parts of Bedford in fuel poverty

One in five households are parts of Bedford borough are below the official poverty line after paying for heating, a meeting was told. The Health and Wellbeing Board was given an overview of...

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What could budget 2021 announcement mean for your financial plans?

In yesterday’s Autumn Budget, the chancellor announced that the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has lifted its growth forecasts for the UK. Rishi Sunak revealed that he expects...

What is an Attachment of Earnings and what to do if you get an order?

If you live in Bedford, England and you have taken a debt from a creditor or a specific financial organization, then you might have heard about the attachment of earning. But if you haven’t ever heard of it or you are planning…

Bedford financial advice firm Cambria launches free online information clinics

With the Stamp Duty holiday extended until the end of June 2021, the UK property market remains buoyant. Whether you’re buying your first property or looking for a new home, the Stamp Duty holiday...

What does the 2021 budget mean for Bedford’s residents and businesses?

Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer's budget announcement today, Bedford financial advice firm, Cambria Wealth Management, share their key takes on Rishi Sunak's speech...

Citizens Advice Bedford helping households save an average of £192 during Big Energy Saving Winter

Citizens Advice Bedford will be helping residents reduce their energy bills and save money as part of Big Energy Saving Winter which runs until January 2021. The average saving per person...

Volunteers needed at local debt advice service as surge in demand is expected

A local debt advice charity is urgently looking for volunteers to help them manage the expected rise in demand.Money Advice at St Andrews...

Bedford Borough: Interest rates may come DOWN this year, council’s investment experts say

Interest rates may come DOWN this year as the economy stutters because of Brexit and global trade uncertainties. That’s according to the investment advisers...