Personal Finance

The 'two-child cap' particularly hurts people supported by Universal Credit or child tax credit - yet the system lurches on, leaving parents struggling. Stock image.

Bernadette McAliskey

Bernadette McAliskey: The unfit-for-purpose Executive especially fails our children

MPs should be paid more, says Arlene Foster

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

Your 20p coin worth more than £60 - what you should look for

Poverty is much closer to all of us than many of us realise - so there is an onus on us all, and politicians, to do much more to help people. Stock image.

Poverty is much closer to all of us than many of us realise - so there is an onus on us all, and politicians, to do much more to help people. Stock image.

Christians Against Poverty

Money Matters: Six reasons why we should all care about UK poverty

The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction.

The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction.

'Check your change': This is the 20p coin worth more than £50

The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link included in the email

The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link included in the email

Warning over new TV Licence scam - what to look out for

Attending the United Feed/Farm Vet Services meeting in The Killyhevlin Hotel are Richard Coalter, Amanda Smyth, James Murphy and Trevor Dunn. Photos by John McVitty.

Attending the United Feed/Farm Vet Services meeting in The Killyhevlin Hotel are Richard Coalter, Amanda Smyth, James Murphy and Trevor Dunn. Photos by John McVitty.

Young stock need careful management to achieve optimum performance, seminar hears

Many of us shop around for food and other necessities - so you should do the same for other items, too, to help cut costs.

Many of us shop around for food and other necessities - so you should do the same for other items, too, to help cut costs.

Christians Against Poverty

Four small changes to make with your money that can have a big impact

The cost of childcare in Northern Ireland is increasingly dire for many hard-pressed people, especially those on single incomes.

The cost of childcare in Northern Ireland is increasingly dire for many hard-pressed people, especially those on single incomes.

Kerrie Flood: Parents are being strangled by crippling childcare costs

Money has been found.

Money has been found.

Personal Finance

Substantial sum of money found in Kesh

John Shades, Manager, Enniskillen Foodbank.

John Shades, Manager, Enniskillen Foodbank.

Enniskillen Foodbank

Local foodbank makes call for wanted donations

The 50p coin that could be worth a small fortune after selling for more than £175

The 50p coin that could be worth a small fortune after selling for more than £175

The 50p coin that could be worth a small fortune after selling for more than £175

The 50p coin that could be worth a small fortune after selling for more than £175

The 50p coin that could be worth a small fortune after selling for more than £175

The 50p coin that could be worth a small fortune after selling for more than £175

The MoneySavingExpert founder shared some advice with his followers on TikTok during one of his walks.

The MoneySavingExpert founder shared some advice with his followers on TikTok during one of his walks.

Martin Lewis shares the 'simple' text that 'could slash your mobile bill'

Martin Lewis has shared an easy tip to help you get easyJet flights cheaper as the airline launches 10 million new seats on Thursday, March 21

Martin Lewis has shared an easy tip to help you get easyJet flights cheaper as the airline launches 10 million new seats on Thursday, March 21

Martin Lewis shares how to get 'very cheapest' easyJet flights - you need to be quick

File photo of the BT Enniskillen site.

File photo of the BT Enniskillen site.

BT jobs fears: The situation so far

Pictured helping to promote the highly-popular Enniskillen Gift Card scheme are Noelle McAloon, Enniskillen BID, with Simon Kennedy, S. D. Kells.

Pictured helping to promote the highly-popular Enniskillen Gift Card scheme are Noelle McAloon, Enniskillen BID, with Simon Kennedy, S. D. Kells.

Enniskillen Gift Card forecasting £1m in sales

Turning to local charity shops around Enniskillen can not only uncover hidden gems and help support great local causes, but also reduce the environmental impact of 'Fast Fashion'. Stock image.

Turning to local charity shops around Enniskillen can not only uncover hidden gems and help support great local causes, but also reduce the environmental impact of 'Fast Fashion'. Stock image.

Emma Gallagher: Slow down on ‘Fast Fashion’ and look for local bargains

Stephen McCann, Sinn Féin.

Stephen McCann, Sinn Féin.

Local government

Council to press authorities on “extortionate” insurance costs

Stock image of a child playing. PA

Stock image of a child playing. PA

National government

Make childcare a priority Fermanagh mum of two tells MLAs

Exercise is another great way to help support physical and mental health - and you're spoilt for choice in Fermanagh and neighbouring areas for wonderful nature spots to enjoy a cycle, jog or walk through. Stock image.

Exercise is another great way to help support physical and mental health - and you're spoilt for choice in Fermanagh and neighbouring areas for wonderful nature spots to enjoy a cycle, jog or walk through. Stock image.

Five ways to look after your mental health this February

South West College, strike..

South West College, strike..

Workers to take to the streets of Fermanagh for better pay

Benny Cassidy, Jill Weir, Marie O'Shea and Sally Rees.

Benny Cassidy, Jill Weir, Marie O'Shea and Sally Rees.

Why workers in Fermanagh are striking

Christmas presents may be great to get - and give - but the best things at Christmas can't be bought, like treasured time with family, friendship, and regard for people around you. Stock image.

Christmas presents may be great to get - and give - but the best things at Christmas can't be bought, like treasured time with family, friendship, and regard for people around you. Stock image.

Bernadette McAliskey: Remember there’s much more to Christmas than just consumerism

Bernadette McAliskey, getting her point accross during her key note address..

Bernadette McAliskey, getting her point accross during her key note address..

Bernadette McAliskey: I respect Elliott’s opinion on poverty, even though he is wrong

Two siblings. Stock image.

Two siblings. Stock image.

Doctor wans that two-child benefits limit is plunging some families into poverty

Kerrie Flood, Fermanagh Women's Aid, listening to the discussion on Thursday evening.

Kerrie Flood, Fermanagh Women's Aid, listening to the discussion on Thursday evening.

Personal Finance

Poverty event questioned whether it is preaching ‘to the people who are converted’

Panellist at The Impartial Reporter, Standing up to Poverty Event at The South West College are from left, Caroline Rice, Commnity Activist, Rev. Stephen McWhirter, Rossorry Parish Church, Jenny Irvine, ARC, Healthy Living Centre and Paul Kellagher,

Panellist at The Impartial Reporter, Standing up to Poverty Event at The South West College are from left, Caroline Rice, Commnity Activist, Rev. Stephen McWhirter, Rossorry Parish Church, Jenny Irvine, ARC, Healthy Living Centre and Paul Kellagher,

'We need to change the discussion around poverty'

Bernadette McAliskey, getting her point accross during her key note address.

Bernadette McAliskey, getting her point accross during her key note address.

Standing up to Poverty

‘Nothing is too good for ordinary people’ -Bernadette McAliskey

Young Fermanagh people continue to find themselves leaving the county in droves, driven to seek work elsewhere. Stock image.

Young Fermanagh people continue to find themselves leaving the county in droves, driven to seek work elsewhere. Stock image.

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Paul Breen: We need to give our young people a reason to stay local

Stand up to Poverty in Fermanagh

Stand up to Poverty in Fermanagh

Stand up to Poverty in Fermanagh

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit deadline warning as benefits may be stopped if missed

Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants may be being underpaid due to their state pension records being incorrect

Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants may be being underpaid due to their state pension records being incorrect

Cost of living crisis

Millions of Universal Credit claimants warned of underpayment due to DWP error

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

'Extra-special' 50p coin among Royal Mint's ten most valuable coins

Research from Virgin Media O2 found over 65s were overspending on their mobile phones by an average of £170 a year

Research from Virgin Media O2 found over 65s were overspending on their mobile phones by an average of £170 a year

Mobile phone warning to pensioners overspending by £170 a year

Martin Lewis warned customers were saving

Martin Lewis warned customers were saving

Martin Lewis calls for change on 'moral hazard' £300 energy charge

Premium Bond boost as odds set to improve to best levels in nearly 15 years

Premium Bond boost as odds set to improve to best levels in nearly 15 years

Big boost for anyone with Premium Bonds as chances of winning set to rise

Based on Ofgem’s adjusted definitions of average usage, Cornwall Insight has forecast that Ofgem will announce a price cap of £1,871

Based on Ofgem’s adjusted definitions of average usage, Cornwall Insight has forecast that Ofgem will announce a price cap of £1,871

Cost of living crisis

Energy bills predicted to fall again in new forecast

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

Cost of living crisis

Households urged to act in the next 48 hours as energy bills set to fall

The list of companies being named and shamed included major high street brands, such as Argos, Lloyds Pharmacy, WHSmith and Marks and Spencer

The list of companies being named and shamed included major high street brands, such as Argos, Lloyds Pharmacy, WHSmith and Marks and Spencer

Argos and WH Smith among 200 businesses named and shamed for not paying minimum wage

Annual mortgage repayments are set to rise by £2,900 for the average household remortgaging next year

Annual mortgage repayments are set to rise by £2,900 for the average household remortgaging next year

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis warns millions of 'bill-shock' and mortgage 'ticking time bomb'

The new £150 DWP cost of living payment will be sent to millions of eligible homes from tomorrow

The new £150 DWP cost of living payment will be sent to millions of eligible homes from tomorrow

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive new cost of living payment from tomorrow

What is the cost of living crisis and what’s next

Martin Lewis urges Tesco Clubcard users to act now to make the most of extra rewards as deadline extended

Martin Lewis urges Tesco Clubcard users to act now to make the most of extra rewards as deadline extended

Martin Lewis urges Tesco Clubcard users to use points as deadline extended

CAP's latest report underscores the financial worries that many people in Fermanagh and beyond are continuing to face as the cost of living crisis continues. Stock image.

CAP's latest report underscores the financial worries that many people in Fermanagh and beyond are continuing to face as the cost of living crisis continues. Stock image.

CAP's 'Taking on Poverty' report underscores cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis will return to ITV next week with an 'urgent' state pension warning ahead of a deadline in July

Martin Lewis will return to ITV next week with an 'urgent' state pension warning ahead of a deadline in July

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis gives urgent £10,000 pension warning to everyone aged 45 to 70

September 30, 2022 was the last day that the Bank’s paper £20 and £50 banknotes had legal tender status

September 30, 2022 was the last day that the Bank’s paper £20 and £50 banknotes had legal tender status

Bank of England

Millions of old £20 and £50 notes not cashed in - how to swap yours for legal tender

Vouchers worth up to £400 as part of the Energy Bill Support Scheme must be redeemed by June 30

Vouchers worth up to £400 as part of the Energy Bill Support Scheme must be redeemed by June 30

Cost of living crisis

Which? warning to thousands who have weeks left to claim £400 energy bill support

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £951, while those with two or more will be able to claim £1,630

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £951, while those with two or more will be able to claim £1,630

Universal Credit claimants could receive extra £522 cash boost from next month

Heating unused rooms can cost an average of £1,172.08 each year, according to BOXT's research

Heating unused rooms can cost an average of £1,172.08 each year, according to BOXT's research

YOUR MONEY MATTERS

Cost of living crisis

This one home habit could be adding over £1000 to your energy bills

Whatever sport you play, there are ways to keep on top of your physical, mental and economic health while doing so - and to help others, too. Stock image.

Whatever sport you play, there are ways to keep on top of your physical, mental and economic health while doing so - and to help others, too. Stock image.

Money Matters - Ways for sports players to work on mental health, money troubles

Prices of common household items have risen at supermarkets during the summer, new analysis has revealed

Prices of common household items have risen at supermarkets during the summer, new analysis has revealed

Your Money Matters

Cost of living crisis

Price of common household items surge at supermarkets amid cost of living crisis

Find out how you can claim a share in £19 billion worth of unclaimed benefits

Find out how you can claim a share in £19 billion worth of unclaimed benefits

Your Money Matters

You could be missing out on a share of £19bn in unclaimed benefits says Martin Lewis

A leading UK financial firm is warning everyone to check their pension contributions amid growing risks they could “run out of money” in retirement

A leading UK financial firm is warning everyone to check their pension contributions amid growing risks they could “run out of money” in retirement

Millions urged to check pension contributions over risk they could 'run out of money'