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Citizens Advice Watford brief MP candidates on priorities for new government

With less than three weeks to polling day, Citizens Advice Watford hosted a meeting on Monday 17th June with Watford’s election candidates Dean Russell ...

Disability benefits: lessons from the front line

Read the new report from Citizens Advice explaining how the disability benefits system is broken. Our new report, Disability benefits: lessons from the front ...

Volunteers urgently needed

Citizens Advice Watford is looking for people to join their volunteer team. Could you be a people’s champion in your community? A local independent ...

Sigma Pharmaceuticals raise £20,000 for Citizens Advice Watford

Local company highlights the life-changing impact the charity has for many people in the town. Watford based industry leaders Sigma Pharmaceuticals are proud to ...

Watford’s rental housing crisis

The impact of soaring rents on struggling households has been highlighted in Citizens Advice Watford’s recent report on housing insecurity in the Watford. With ...

Pension Credit deadline looming

Citizens Advice Watford urges those eligible for Pension Credit to apply by 5th March. Applying by this date may give you a cost of ...

Struggling with damp and mould in your rented home?

Read our advice about your rights and responsibilities. To work out if your landlord is responsible you’ll need to find the cause of the ...

The November Cost of Living payments gave some relief — but can’t fix a deeper problem

Half of the people we help with debt advice are in a ‘negative budget’, where their income can’t cover their essential costs. At Citizens ...

Shop online safely this festive season

Online shopping can be convenient and save you time — but whether you’re shopping for your loved one’s presents, festive decorations or just treating ...

Are you in energy debt?

If you’re in debt to your energy supplier — you should speak, seek, save. It’s important to speak to your energy supplier as soon ...

Benefits must rise in line with inflation

Freezing benefits causes hardship — it’s essential that the government raises them next month in the Autumn  Statement. Inflation may be starting to slow ...

Help with understanding energy bills

We’ve broken down the information you need to know about your energy bills. No matter which energy supplier you’re with, the following information will ...