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Cost of living boost announced for 150,000 adults worth £400 per year - EUROPE SAYS

The minimum income guarantee applies to people receiving social care while continuing to live in their own homes rather than in residential settings.

Many disabled people currently contribute towards their care using disability benefits, leaving limited disposable income for essential expenses.

Campaigners have long warned that care charges can leave individuals with very little remaining income once food, clothing, energy bills, water charges and insurance are accounted for.

https://www.europesays.com/2788330/

#economy #rates #inflation #Finance

Cost of living boost announced for 150,000 adults worth £400 per year - EUROPE SAYS

More than 150,000 working‑age disabled adults receiving social care will be able to keep at least £400 extra each year from April after the Government

EUROPE SAYS

CBC Health Feb 13

Over 30 measles cases and counting from Brandon's Ag Days, chief doctor says
Manitoba's health system is inundated with surging flu rates and an ongoing measles outbreak, the province's chief public health officer says.
#health #outbreak #rates #Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-respiratory-virus-measles-rates-roussin-9.7086440?cmp=rss

CBC Top Stories Feb 12

Over 30 measles cases and counting from Brandon's Ag Days, chief doctor says
Manitoba's health system is inundated with surging flu rates and an ongoing measles outbreak, the province's chief public health officer says.
#health #outbreak #rates #Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-respiratory-virus-measles-rates-roussin-9.7086440?cmp=rss

CBC Manitoba Feb 12

Soaring rates of respiratory virus and measles make Manitoba a sick province, chief doctor says
Manitoba's health system is inundated with surging flu rates and an ongoing measles outbreak, the province's chief public health officer says.
#health #outbreak #rates #Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-respiratory-virus-measles-rates-roussin-9.7086440?cmp=rss

Global News Jan 30

N.S. premier calling on energy board to reject Nova Scotia Power’s ask for rate hike
The province’s largest power utility has proposed residential rate increases of about eight per cent by next year.
#energy #utilities #rates #NovaScotia #Canada #NovaScotiaPower
https://globalnews.ca/news/11645935/premier-calling-energy-board-reject-nova-scotia-power-hike/

Global News Canada Jan 30

N.S. premier calling on energy board to reject Nova Scotia Power’s ask for rate hike
The province’s largest power utility has proposed residential rate increases of about eight per cent by next year.
#energy #utilities #rates #NovaScotia #Canada #NovaScotiaPower
https://globalnews.ca/news/11645935/premier-calling-energy-board-reject-nova-scotia-power-hike/

Global News Halifax Jan 30

N.S. premier calling on energy board to reject Nova Scotia Power’s ask for rate hike
The province’s largest power utility has proposed residential rate increases of about eight per cent by next year.
#energy #utilities #rates #NovaScotia #Canada #NovaScotiaPower
https://globalnews.ca/news/11645935/premier-calling-energy-board-reject-nova-scotia-power-hike/

CBC Nova Scotia Jan 20

Nova Scotia Power is asking for more than just a rate hike
Residential rates could be going up if Nova Scotia Power's recent rate application is approved. But as the CBC's Taryn Grant explains, the utility's big ask is about a lot more.
#utility #rates #hike #NovaScotia
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7053546?cmp=rss

CBC Nova Scotia Jan 15

Liverpool residents to see water rate hike of more than 60%
The Region of Queens Municipality says the increase is needed to tackle a climbing deficit, aging pipes and unexpected damage from lightning strikes.

#water #rates #increase #Liverpool #QueensMunicipality
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/liverpool-residents-queens-water-rate-hike-of-more-than-60-per-cent-9.7047165?cmp=rss