Cost of Living

Mayor Paul Dennett launching the appeal
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“Don’t be ashamed or afraid to ask” – Salford City Council joins with charities for winter appeal

Salford City Council have launched a ‘Winter appeal’ for basic essentials to support those struggling with the cost of living crisis over […]

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“We don’t want to see anyone going hungry” – Salford Angels respond to cost of living crisis by providing heavenly meals

From Covid Triage Centre to a warm community hub, The Angel Centre is now responding to the cost of living […]

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SalfordNow Live Blog – Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivers Autumn Statement

Jeremy Hunt will unveil the Government’s much-anticipated Autumn Statement at 11:30am today. The Chancellor is expected to announce a series […]

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“We were very lucky indeed”- Sandwich shop that bucked the trend in covid opens second store in Salford Quays

Food supplier and shop owner Sndwch have opened up a new shop inside Arrive’s Tomorrow building at MediaCity despite the […]

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“What we’re hoping for is a change in people” – Mental health charities raise awareness of Salford suicide rates

Two Salford based charities in Salford have partnered up to raise awareness of the suicide rates in Salford. 

Salford charity Loaves and Fishes mental health charity, Start Inspiring Minds, hosted the suicide prevention session in honour of men’s mental health awareness month this November.

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“I’ve made sacrifices so that I can carry on doing this”- How are small businesses surviving during the cost-of-living crisis

Business owners at the Makers Market in MediaCity are having to make changes to their everyday lives to combat the […]

“It’s a warm, friendly place”- Langworthy Cornerstone offers additional support for Salford’s senior community

“It’s a warm, friendly place”- Langworthy Cornerstone offers additional support for Salford’s senior community

Pensioners are being offered a free breakfast and a sandwich and soup for £2.50 at Langworthy Cornerstone as the cost-of-living […]

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“We don’t have to wait for a politician who is going to fix everything, we can tackle it on our own”: How Salford residents are fighting against rising energy costs

With the cost-of-living crisis unfolding, more Salford residents are standing in solidarity and pledging to not pay their energy bills. […]