I bought a pair of branded trainers from a private seller on an online marketplace. When they arrived, they were clearly a cheap imitation, not what was advertised, terrible quality and not fit... View Article
I’ve had my Universal Credit payments reduced for missing an appointment. I don’t think this is fair as I had a good reason for not being able to attend. Now I am struggling... View Article
I recently became a carer for my partner, who I live with, and can no longer work. We’ve started falling behind on our bills and I’m worried our debts are only going to... View Article
A family has moved in to the house next door and is being a nuisance, yelling late at night over a loud television and leaving bin bags strewn over the front of the... View Article
Cumbria County Council is urging parents of children beginning or returning to school in September to apply for school clothing vouchers and free school meals. Please Click on the Link below for more... View Article
Were you aware that if you receive Income Support, Income Based Job Seekers Allowance or Child Tax Credit (some exceptions) then you can apply for free school meals for your children in KS2 or above?... View Article
Over the past year, I have been getting into debt as my wages don’t keep pace with inflation. Every time I reach my credit card limit, the company increases it automatically. At first... View Article
I’ve just started a new job with an auto-enrolment pension. Do I have to join the scheme? I’m worried about meeting my living costs if I do. Even if retirement is a... View Article
I’m planning a long holiday and have been struggling to find travel insurance for a reasonable price. I’ve found a good deal from a Facebook advert but my friend thinks it might be... View Article
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Have you had problems with on-line parcel delivery? Citizens Advice research has found that two in three online shoppers have had parcels delivered late, damaged, left in non-secure places like rubbish bins, or... View Article
I am about to apply for Universal Credit for the first time, but have been told that there is a six week wait before the first payment. I’m worried that I won’t be... View Article
I took 7 days off work for flu and my employer won’t give me sick pay. I work on a flexible shift contract and when I called in sick they just took me... View Article
Last night BBC 2 viewers watched a team of volunteers from Citizens Advice South Lakes triumph over quiz supremos the Eggheads. The team – Sue Thompson, Steve Troake, Christina Greenwood, Dan Hudson and Gareth... View Article
So here we were, the six of us, sitting in the Green Room of BBC Scotland recording studios being briefed on our imminent encounter with the infamous Eggheads. How had it come to... View Article
Service at our office in Hampsfell Road, Grange-over-Sands has now closed. Please contact us on 03444 111444 for any new enquiries, appointments or for telephone advice. For debt and on-going enquiries, telephone 015394 46464.... View Article
I recently signed a two year phone contract with a new network provider but the reception in my home is terrible. Can I cancel the contract? Poor signal doesn’t give you a right... View Article
“I was made redundant last month and I’ve already started to fall behind on my bills. I’m looking for work, but is there anything I can do so I don’t end up... View Article
This time of year, many people buy electrical goods. But what do you do if they go wrong? South Lakes Citizens Advice is reminding people to go back to retailers if they... View Article
The good news is that there are a few different ways you can use less energy, and also pay less for what you use. Start by checking how much you’re paying per... View Article
Some payday lenders are still failing to carry out basic checks to make sure borrowers can afford to pay back their loans, putting them at risk of serious debt problems. Citizens Advice has... View Article
Flights that don’t exist, hotels next to rubbish dumps and cancelled transfers leaving people stranded are just some of the problems making holidays a misery. Too often people don’t get what they have... View Article
Parents of children beginning or returning to school in September are being urged to apply for school clothing vouchers and free school meals. Since 2014, all children in reception and years 1 and... View Article
If something seems too good to be true, it probably is just that. Citizens Advice estimates that UK consumers lose £5 billion every year to scammers – criminals who play on people’s dreams,... View Article
