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Posted onBBC Leanne Simcoe from the charity Little Stars says family referrals have increased Charities in Shropshire are urgently calling for benefit reforms, warning that working families could face a “dreadful” winter as food and energy bills continue to surge. Over the past week, the BBC has visited the county to speak with organisations working to…
Greggs set to raise prices again in response to cost pressures, says CEO
Posted onHigh street baker Greggs is set to raise prices on its breakfast meal deals and biscuits in response to growing cost pressures, the company’s chief executive has said. Roisin Currie said the price increases would kick in from Thursday. She said the action was being taken in response to increased staffing costs, including the impact…
Charity shortlisted for helping people heat their homes
Posted onJasmine Ketibuah-Foleyand Alastair McKee,West of England BBC Anton Hammer said his warm home has meant fewer visits to his GP A charity has been shortlisted for an award after helping vulnerable households keep warm during the winter months. Gloucestershire charity Severn Wye started its Warm Homes Prescription pilot in 2022. Patients with respiratory, coronary, or…
