The government through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has allocated a Household Support Fund to Halton Council to cover the period 1 October 2024 – 31 March 2025.

Labour is set to slash a 'hidden tax' on gas boilers that was introduced as part of the UK's drive towards 'net zero' carbon emissions.

Under the Labour Party government, council tax bills could be hiked by five per cent next year, it has been confirmed this week.

Bills for utilities, council tax and train travel are set to increase at a faster pace than inflation, putting pressure on the government to do more to alleviate the cost-of-living crisis