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Supporting Young Carers: Understanding the Role and Accessing Help
A young carer is defined as a person under the age of 24 who regularly provides emotional and/or practical support and assistance for a family member who is disabled, physically or mentally unwell, or misuses substances. They often take on responsibilities normally...
New Employment Rights Act: What You Need To Know
The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents the most significant overhaul of UK workplace law in decades. Following Royal Assent in December 2025, the reforms are being introduced in phases throughout 2026 and 2027. The changes aim to: Strengthen job security Expand...
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): What It Is & What To Look Out For
From 25 February 2026, the UK will fully enforce its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirement for all travellers from visa-free countries. This means you cannot legally travel to the UK (including by flight, ferry, Eurostar, or Eurotunnel) without an approved...
Energy Savers Week
Read our blog to find out how we can support to maximise your income, provide energy efficiency. Our key statistics show who and how we’ve helped during 2025.
Managing Your Finances After Christmas
The festive season can be costly, often leaving many people facing financial challenges in January and beyond. If you are feeling the pressures there are some practical steps you can take. Don’t panic. Make a list of your income and expenditure to give a good...
New Chair of Trustees!
Left to right: Gary Malcomson (CEO); Mark Ascroft (New Chair of Trustees), and Jamie Walker (Former Chair of Trustees)
Citizens Advice Greater Manchester responds to the Autumn Budget
“We are confident that Wednesday’s budget will make a big difference to the lives of Greater Manchester residents. Scrapping the two-child limit and addressing high energy bills are crucial steps. Together, these measures will help lift hundreds of thousands of...
🚀 Exciting News: Welcoming Three New Trustees to Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of three exceptional individuals to our Board of Trustees: James Cairns, Naomi Ledwith and Danielle Ruane. Each of our new trustees brings a wealth of diverse experience and a deep commitment to our mission of providing...
Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton celebrates its long-standing volunteers
On Wednesday 16th July 2025, Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton (CABB) held a celebration event to highlight the incredible work of its volunteers, in particular, their longest standing volunteers Keith & Doug, who have each volunteered with Citizens Advice for an...
Open Letter to Mayor Andy Burnham: Greater Manchester Charities Call for Urgent Action on Child Poverty
21 May Today, local Citizens Advice charities across Greater Manchester have come together to publish this open letter to Mayor Andy Burnham. We are urging him to publicly call on the UK government to scrap the two-child limit and benefit cap - two harmful...