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Citizens Advice East Lancashire
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UK-based non-profit organisation 🇬🇧
We’re here to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, whatever their problem. 😊
⚠️ Winter Fuel Payment Scam Warning ⚠️

If you receive a text message about Winter Fuel Payments, it’s a scam.

You do not need to register or apply…these payments are made automatically!

Find out more ⤵️

www.gov.uk/government/n...

#WinterFuelPayment #Scams #UK #Lancashire #Pensioners #News
November 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
📱Did you know you can now store your National Insurance number in your Apple or Google Wallet using the HMRC app?

No more letters! ✉️
Just open the app📲, and within seconds, you can view, share, or print your NI number.

Learn more here: www.gov.uk/guidance/dow...

#HMRC #App #Free #CitizensAdvice
November 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
🚨 Watch out for HMRC scams! 🚨
Fraudsters may text, email or call claiming:
• You’re owed a tax refund
• You owe tax

⚠️ HMRC will never ask for personal or bank details by text/email or pressure you to act fast.

Don’t reply…report it!

Learn how to spot HMRC scams 👇
shorturl.at/MhSx1 #HMRC #Scams
Examples of phishing emails, suspicious phone calls and texts
shorturl.at
November 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Do you think you’re owed a tax refund? 🧐
You can claim tax refunds quickly using the free HMRC app! 📲

It’s an easy way to check your tax, National Insurance and benefits. ✅
Download it from Google Play (Android) or the App Store (iOS).

Learn more here: www.gov.uk/guidance/download-the-hmrc-app
November 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
⚠️ Winter Fuel Payment Scam Warning ⚠️

If you receive a text message about Winter Fuel Payments, it’s a scam.

You do not need to register or apply…these payments are made automatically!

Find out more ⤵️

www.gov.uk/government/n...

#WinterFuelPayment #Scams #UK #Lancashire #CitizensAdvice
November 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It’s getting cold! 🧣❄️ Draught-proof your home to keep the warmth in and the cold out. 🏠Small fixes = big savings on your energy bills! 💡💷

Need help with energy costs?
Citizens Advice East Lancashire offers free, impartial advice. 💬
In East Lancashire? Contact us for more info! 😊
#EnergyBills #UK
November 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
⚠️ Winter Fuel Payment Scam Warning ⚠️

If you receive a text message about Winter Fuel Payments, it’s a scam.

You do not need to register or apply…these payments are made automatically!

Find out more ⤵️

www.gov.uk/government/n... #WinterFuelPayment #Scams #UK #Lancashire
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
💡 4 ways Pension Credit helps:
🏠 Housing costs
⚡ Energy bills
💊 NHS support
📺 Free TV Licence (75+)
Check if you qualify: www.gov.uk/pension-cred... #PensionCredit #UK #HMRC #Pension
Pension Credit
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
www.gov.uk
November 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
⚠️ Winter Fuel Payment Scam Warning ⚠️

If you receive a text message about Winter Fuel Payments, it’s a scam.

You do not need to register or apply…these payments are made automatically!

Find out more ⤵️

www.gov.uk/government/n... #WinterFuelPayment #Scams #UK #HMRC
November 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Made over £1,000 a year from a side hustle? You need to tell HMRC and register as self-employed. It’s the rule and helps you avoid any tax surprises 💷 For more info, see GOV.uk: “Check if you need to tell HMRC about additional income.” www.gov.uk/check-additi... #UK #SideHustle #SelfEmployed #HMRC
Check if you need to tell HMRC about additional income
Check whether you need to report and pay any tax on income you make apart from your main job or earnings.
www.gov.uk
October 29, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Know Your Rights: National Minimum Wage 💼
Everyone deserves fair pay — it’s the law.

If you’re not being paid fairly:
1️⃣ Talk to your employer
2️⃣ Report it to HMRC (if not resolved)
3️⃣ Citizens Advice East Lancashire can help 📞

👉 gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates #uk #minimumwage #wage
October 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
📢 Got untaxed income? Tell HMRC by 5 Oct (today)!

If you’re filing a Self Assessment for the 1st time, you must register by today.

✅ Check if you need one: www.gov.uk/check-if-you...
💻 Register: www.gov.uk/register-for...
👉Don’t need to file? Tell HMRC: www.gov.uk/self-assessm...

#Tax #HMRC #UK
October 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
📢 New to Self Assessment?
If you earned untaxed income last year (self-employed, freelance, rental, side hustle), you must register with HMRC by 5 Oct 2025.

🕒 UTR can take up to 10 days
🚫 Miss the deadline = fines

Register 👉 www.gov.uk/register-for...
Check for more 👉 www.gov.uk/check-if-you...
October 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
📣 Got untaxed income? You must register for Self Assessment by 5 Oct 2025!

✅ Not sure if you need to? Check here: www.gov.uk/check-if-you...

📝 Register here: www.gov.uk/register-for...

❌ Don’t need to file? Let HMRC know!

#HMRC #Tax #UK #UKTAX #News #Uknews #new #SelfAssessment #taxreturn
Check if you need to send a Self Assessment tax return
Use this tool to find out if you need to send a tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year (6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025).
www.gov.uk
October 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Watch out for HMRC scams❗️
Fraudsters pose as HMRC via text, email, or calls saying:
• You’re owed a refund
• You owe tax

⚠️ HMRC never asks for personal/financial info by text or email or pressures you to act fast. Stay alert!

Read below in the comment section for more info 👇
September 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
💡 Was your child born between 1 Sep 2002 – 2 Jan 2011?

They could have £2,000+ sitting in a Child Trust Fund 💷

Many families don’t realise these exist or forgot about them!

👉 Check here: www.gov.uk/child-trust-...

#ChildTrustFund #Savings #UK #HMRC #Money #MoneySaving #SavingMoney #British
September 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
💡 Did you know your child might have money waiting in a Child Trust Fund?

If they were born between 1 Sep 2002 – 2 Jan 2011, they could have savings worth ~£2,000 💷

👉 Check at GOV.uk: www.gov.uk/child-trust-...

#ChildTrustFund #Savings #UK #New #News #CitizensAdvice #Trending #Popular
September 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
📢 Winter Fuel Payment alert!

Born before 22 Sept 1959? You’ll get it automatically.

⚠️ If your taxable income is over £35k & no Pension Credit, you’ll repay via tax.

💡 To avoid, opt out by TODAY (15 Sept 2025)!

Follow us for more ✅
Visit: www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-...

#WinterFuelPayment #UK #HMRC
Winter Fuel Payment
Winter Fuel Payment helps older people with their heating bills - claim form, how much you get, eligibility
www.gov.uk
September 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Do you live in Nelson or the area?
Do you or someone you know need help with something online?
We are here to help! 😊

Book your appointment for our Digital Support Sessions every Monday at Business Centre, Nelson BB9 7NN from 3pm to 5pm. ✅ 👇
#Nelson #Lancashire #Pendle #UK #PendleLancashire
August 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Were you born between 1 Sep 2002 and 2 Jan 2011?

Check if you have forgotten savings in a Child Trust Fund account- worth around £2000 on average.

✍️ Visit GOV.uk and search 'Child Trust Fund' to find out more! 📲
www.gov.uk/child-trust-...

#UK #Money #Savings #HMRC #ChildTrustFund #SavingsAccount
August 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
📢 New to Self Assessment?
If you earned untaxed income in the last tax year (e.g. self-employment, freelance, rentals, side jobs), you must register with HMRC by 5 October 2025.

Why now?
🕒 It can take up to 10 days to get your UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference)
🚫 Miss the deadline = possible fines
👇
gov.uk
August 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Do you live in Nelson or the area?
Do you or someone you know need help with something online?
We are here to help! 😊

Book your appointment for our Digital Support Sessions every Monday at Business Centre, Nelson BB9 7NN from 3pm to 5pm. ✅ 👇
#Nelson #Lancashire #Pendle #EastLancashire #UK
August 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Check Your State Pension Forecast Online! 🚨👉 www.gov.uk/check-state-...

Stay ahead with your retirement planning by using the HMRC service to find out:
🔹 How much State Pension you could get
🔹 When you can get it
🔹 How to increase it, if possible

#UK #StatePension #HMRC #Money
Check your State Pension forecast
Find out how much State Pension you could get (your forecast), when you could get it and how you could increase it
www.gov.uk
August 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
🔔 Need help getting things done online?
Book an appointment for our Digital Support Sessions in Nelson!
We can help you with:
✅ Booking GP or hospital appointments
✅ Applying for a Blue Badge or Bus Pass
✅ Setting up a Government Gateway account to manage your pension
…and much more!
Read below 👇🏻
August 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Need a hand with online applications? 🤝

Whether it's a Now card, booking appointments, setting up a Government Gateway Account to manage your pension…

We're here to help!

Check out our flyer for more info about our new Digital Support Sessions in Nelson☺️👇 #Support #Nelson #Internet #Lancashire
August 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM