Cost of Living
The cost of living crisis and the impact on NI charities
31 Jul 2023Shauna O'Neill Policy & Public AffairsCost of Living
With more and more people struggling through the Cost of Living Crisis, and a NI voluntary and community sector still under severe pressure due to Covid, charities themselves are struggling to survive.
Could the cost-of-living crisis be even bigger than we thought? See for yourself
3 May 2023Ryan Miller undefinedHealth, Cost of Living, Sector Issues, Social Policy, Inflation
New ONS analysis shows where inflation is really pressurising household budgets. Some basics are up by over 40%. Meanwhile a new online tool will let you check how inflation is affecting you and your family, specifically.
Regional Cost of Living events
28 Mar 2023Sandra Bailie Training and Skills DevelopmentCost of Living, networks, workshops
We are holding five regional Cost of Living workshops in partnership with local networks in April and May.
Ofgem Announces Energy Price Cap Update to Start in April
28 Feb 2023Eva Henderson Policy & Public AffairsCost of Living, cost of living crisis
Energy regulator, Ofgem, announced yesterday (27th February 2023) it’s energy price cap for the upcoming quarter.
Over 28,000 more NI households to benefit from £600 Energy Bill Support Scheme
27 Feb 2023Eva Henderson Policy & Public AffairsCost of Living, cost of living crisis
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has released information on how domestic customers without a direct relationship with an energy supplier can receive support for Energy Bills.
Tough times can bring out the best in people
25 Jan 2023Ryan Miller undefinedMental Health, Health, Cost of Living, Poverty, Sector Issue, Social Policy, Funding
Two new pieces of research lay out two sides of the cost-of-living crisis: poor mental health, and communities rising to meet the problems we all face.
£600 energy support for Northern Ireland households to start in January
4 Jan 2023Eva Henderson Policy & Public AffairsCost of Living
The UK Government has confirmed how customers without direct debits will receive their £600 voucher to help with energy bills.
All NI Households to Receive £600 Payment for Energy Bill Support
19 Dec 2022Eva Henderson Policy & Public AffairsCost of Living
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy today released an update on Energy Bill Support Schemes in Northern Ireland for domestic customers.
UK Government Support for Energy Consumers in Northern Ireland
21 Nov 2022Eva Henderson Policy & Public AffairsCost of Living, cost of living crisis
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has released information on support available for energy consumers in Northern Ireland.
