If you use one of the old pre-payment cards or key meters, you should have been sent vouchers through the post to get money off your monthly electricity usage for the next six months
The price rise in energy bills from October will have a devastating impact on the lives of many Islanders. See within for ways you can get support, including grants from British Gas
With publications like the Financial Times asking, “Is Britain now in a full-blown economic crisis?”, there’s a need for Islanders to understand the views of the Isle of Wight’s elected representative, Conservative MP, Bob Seely, about the budget
“The current cost of living crisis is the most serious attack on living standards for many decades, with huge numbers of people facing an erosion of living standards on a scale not seen for at least 50 years," says Mark Chiverton of UNISON
As well as loads of signposting info and advice, there’s also a list of warm and welcoming spaces where residents can meet others, take part in activities, get a warm drink or meal
The Isle of Wight Reptilarium and Terrapin Sanctuary founder told News OnTheWight, "I hold little hope of this Government doing anything to help, it seems they are quite happy to fiddle whilst business burns"
A new community pantry in Newport aims to provide affordable food for residents in need, with Isle of Wight council's support through connect4communities