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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“I’m already thinking of trying to sell or having to close”- Salford business owners face the devastating impact of the cost-of-living crisis

The cost of living crisis is forcing Salford businesses to make a choice whether to stay or sell.  Langworthy Road […]

BetterOff Salford's coffee and chat sessions taking place at Irlam library. Image credit - Screenshot from YouTube video. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlS03Owz6Gc

Coffee and chat session at Irlam Library tomorrow to support community amid cost-of-living crisis

Irlam library is hosting a coffee and chat session tomorrow to support those in the community suffering from the cost of living crisis.

Royal Mail Workers at the Picket Line. Credit: Mel Cionco

“This has been the biggest threat to Royal Mail in the 35 years I’ve worked here” – Royal Mail workers continue strikes while facing redundancies

Royal Mail workers in Salford’s distribution centre remained defiant on the picket line today as they took part in their seventh day of strike action in four weeks.