Cost of Living

Students successfully fill vans for Salford Foodbank. Photo credit: Gemma Davies

“People are in financial crisis now” – Salford food bank trust says April is too long to wait for benefits rise

The trust running Salford food bank says the 10.1% increase in Universal Credit has not gone far enough to help […]

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“We can start to feel anticipation of the darker days ahead” – Salford charity to host mental health sessions during the festive season

Mind in Salford are set to host five free online sessions over the festive period to support people’s mental health […]

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 basicĀ essentialsĀ 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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Free family fun nights in Salford

Salford City Council are hosting free events every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 17:00 to 20:00 for all the […]

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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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ā€œWe were very lucky indeedā€- 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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Rebecca Long-Bailey praises Zayn Malik’s plea for free school meals

Salford and Eccles MP, Rebecca Long-Bailey has praised pop star Zayn Malik’s open letter demanding the Government to widen 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.Ā 

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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ā€œI’ve made sacrifices so that I can carry on doing thisā€- 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 […]