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YOUR MONEY ADVICE
The Money Advice Service monthly Newsletter provides free and unbiased information on managing money, with useful tools and the latest money news.
CORONAVIRUS LATEST INFORMATION
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus. The latest updates and advice on the COVID-19 outbreak are available here.
ROADMAP OUT OF LOCKDOWN
On February 22nd the Prime Minister announced the government’s four-step roadmap offering a route back to a more normal life. The success of the vaccination programme together with the positive effect of the National lockdown means it will be possible to begin relaxing the current strict movement controls.
TURN2US NEWSLETTERS
Turn2Us, a national charity that helps people in financial hardship, produce a free monthly e-newsletter, Turn2Us News, providing unbiased information on benefits, grants and financial help.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) VACCINE
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine and the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine have been tested and approved as safe and effective to provide the best protection against coronavirus. The vaccination roll out by the NHS is underway.
BREXIT – THE RULES
From 1st January 2021, the free movement of people and goods & services between the UK and the EU came to an end.
CORONAVIRUS TESTING
Coronavirus testing is intended to find people with the virus and ensuring they self-isolate to avoid spreading it through the wider community.
SUMMER STATEMENT – 2020
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak delivered his summer economic plan to help the UK economy recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on July 8th 2020.
NHS TEST AND TRACE/SELF ISOLATION
NHS Test and Trace aims to control the spread of COVID-19 in England by ensuring that people are tested when necessary then identifying and asking close contacts of people who have tested positive to self-isolate.
BUDGET 2021: SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak delivered his Budget Statement to Parliament on March 3rd 2021. Several key areas of change could affect your financial situation.
CORONAVIRUS ADVICE AND SUPPORT
The problems caused as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are unprecedented, affecting young people, adults, the elderly & vulnerable, employers and businesses alike. Advice and support is available from a wide range of sources across the country.
HELP WITH PAYING YOUR BILLS BECAUSE OF REDUCED INCOME DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
The Government has areed emergency measures with the utilty suppliers, banks and building societies to assist people who are struggling to pay their bills because of reduced income
CORONAVIRUS ADVICE AND SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it extraordinary challenges for parents, carers and children. Advice and support is available from a wide range of sources across the country.
CORONAVIRUS ADVICE, SUPPORT AND CARING FOR THE ELDERLY
Older people and those with an underlying health condition face significant risk of developing severe illness if they contract COVID-19.
CORONAVIRUS AND MENTAL HEALTH
Over 4 in 5 adults are worried about the effect that coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on their life right now, with more than half saying it affected their wellbeing and nearly half reporting high levels of anxiety.
CORONAVIRUS FRAUD AND SCAMS
Fraudsters are exploiting fears of the Coronavirus pandemic in order to carry out fraud and cybercrime targeting pension savers, investors and online consumers.
COVID-19 TRAVEL INFORMATION AND RESTRICTIONS
Travel in your area, including international travel, may be restricted because of domestic regulations. Other countries may restrict movement, bring in new quarantine rules or even close borders depending on their current situation.