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Join our newsletterI hired a company to install concrete fencing and a gate in my back garden. The quality of the work is poor, some wooden panels are loose and the gate doesn’t shut properly. I paid before I inspected ...
I love the summer, but when the weather heats up there are times when the temperature in our home can become unbearable. What can I do to try and keep it cool? An overheating home can make life very u...
I’ve recently had to give up work due to a back injury and I’m worried about how I’m going to cope with the drop in income. I’m not sure what benefits I can get — where should I start? Lots of people ...
In the last year, across the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester, our six local Citizens Advice services supported over 90,000 people with half a million problems . Because we support so many people, w...
We’ve all been there. You’re staring at a confusing letter about your car insurance, a cryptic phone bill, or a contract that doesn’t seem right. Your first instinct? Open a tab. Type it into Google. ...
As of 1 May, the Renters’ Rights Act is officially in motion, bringing some of the most significant changes to the private rental sector in a generation. On paper, it feels like a massive win. The end...
I bought a jacket online and when it arrived it looked nothing like the images shown. The company said if I want a refund I must pay to ship it to an address in China, but the website claimed the bran...
We recently sat down with Donna, who oversees our foodbank projects and partnerships. Donna shared more about how our foodbank partnerships are working on the ground and gave us insight into how we’ve...
In my policy role at Citizens Advice SORT Group , I spend a lot of time looking at emerging trends. Currently, our frontline teams are flagging a development that we have been monitoring closely: a ri...
In a world of fluctuating prices and global and national uncertainties, energy costs have been a major, long-term stress for many people. Whether it’s a confusing tariff or a mounting debt, the landsc...
Citizens Advice Greater Manchester's response to the Chancellor's Autumn Budget and its impact on our communities.
Notice of our Annual General Meeting for members and stakeholders.
New research reveals the alarming scale of scams affecting residents across the North West, with Citizens Advice calling for greater consumer protection.
Specialist advice and support for people living with dementia and their families now available across Rochdale and Oldham.
Our statement on proposed changes to Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment following the Bill's second reading in Parliament.
Greater Manchester charities unite to call on Mayor Andy Burnham to address the two-child benefit cap and rising child poverty across the region.
Our response to Government proposals for changes to disability benefit assessments and eligibility criteria.
Notice of General Meeting scheduled for 13th March 2025.
Notice of General Meeting scheduled for 25th February 2025.
Notice of our 2024 Annual General Meeting for members and stakeholders.
Join us for a series of community engagement activities across Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford this autumn.
Thousands of pensioners across Greater Manchester could be missing out on vital financial support. Find out if you're eligible for Pension Credit.
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