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The government announced their #AutumnBudget on Wednesday 30 October. But what does this mean for you? 👛 ➡️ If you’re under State Pension age and you get benefits, they’ll go up by 1.7% in April 2025 ➡️ The ‘weekly earnings limit’ for Carer’s Allowance will be increased. If you're a carer, this means you'll be able to earn around £30 more each week from employment or self-employment ➡️ The National Minimum Wages will increase for everyone from April 2025 ➡️ The amount of Income Tax and National Insurance you pay will stay the same. ➡️ The Household Support Fund will continue until 2026. This is funding that the government gives to local councils. You might be able to get help from the Fund if you’re struggling to afford things like household bills and essential items, like clothes or an oven. Find out more on our website ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gbgrAWPX

✨ Our Race Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Equity Group (REACH) marked #BlackHistoryMonth with their members! REACH organised an insightful panel discussion with Amnesty International UK on the theme #ReclaimingNarratives with Citizens Advice colleagues and artist Cornerlious Browne. They were joined by Sudanese visual artist Alaa Satir to explore political cartooning, how to interpret them and create their own cartoons which tell individual and collective narratives. REACH also heard from our Black policy interns who joined us through the The 10,000 Interns Foundation on their experiences working at Citizens Advice. It was a wonderful day full of learning, reflections and celebrations!

There's a lot of talk about the #AutumnBudget - but what does it actually mean for you? We break it down for you on our website, and will continue updating this page as and when we know more ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/enUP8wVA

🔴 Professional pension advice is not free. According to ThePensionsRegulator, there are there are several warning signs to be aware of, including: 1️⃣ Pension review scams make you move your money into high-risk schemes which are badly run or completely fake 2️⃣ Early pension release scams offer to help you release cash from your pension before you’re 55 years old. This could pull your savings into schemes run by the scammers ✔️ Remember you can check if you’re dealing with an authorised a firm or adviser on the Financial Conduct Authority’s register - https://lnkd.in/gQhPrD4w And our advice can help you stay #ScamAware ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3Y5l38v

⚠️ Investment and financial scams are some of our most reported scams. This Scams Awareness Week we’re sharing the different types of scams you should look out for and why it pays to stay #ScamAware ➡️ Fraudsters often use images of celebrities on social media and professional-looking websites to promote cryptocurrency investments. These fake adverts try to pressure you to invest in cryptocurrencies, making you lose out on your money. ❌ Be wary of celebrity endorsed social media posts and offers of high returns on investments as they could be scams. Here’s what you need to know ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3Y5l38v

We are… ➡️ a charity working for the whole of society ➡️ supported by volunteers who are at the heart of the community ➡️ here for you when you need us ➡️ helping to build a fairer society for everyone. We are Citizens Advice. We are the People’s Champion https://lnkd.in/dnMxwjTB

This #BlackHistoryMonth we’re spotlighting the amazing work of our Black colleagues across the network. Sue from Lewes District Citizens Advice is an inspirational colleague, exuding warmth and infectious positivity. ✍️ Sue established outreach sessions in foodbanks, community groups and warm spaces bringing back drop-in advice to Lewes District for the first time since the pandemic. These sessions enabled Lewes District to reach and build relationships with communities who are socially isolated, digitally excluded or in various ways marginalised. 💙 Sue builds strong relationships with clients, colleagues, partners and community groups making a lasting impact on the people she supports. Thank you Sue for all your incredible work in your local community! #ReclaimingNarratives #BHM #WeAreCitizensAdvice #CitizensAdvice #Charity

What should you do if you owe money to your energy supplier? ➡️ Speak to them as soon as possible ➡️ Seek reputable debt advice ➡️ Save money by being more energy efficient Find out more ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e-buAcij

Will Labour's Budget be a living standards turning point? Join us on 15 October where we'll explore what needs to be done to raise living standards and safeguard the most vulnerable from further hardship. Sign up for free ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gznG_D6B #CADataInsights

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