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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Households can apply for £320 cost of living supermarket vouchers to spend in Waitrose and M&S in DAYS
Plus, see what other grants are up for grabs CASHING IN Households can apply for £320 cost of living supermarket vouchers to spend in Waitrose and M&S in DAYS Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HOUSEHOLDS will soon be able to apply for free supermarket vouchers to spend in Waitrose and M&S worth up to £320. Families struggling with the cost of living can apply for the support through the government's Household Support Fund. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Low-income families can apply for supermarket vouchers to help ease the cost of living crisis The help is part of a wider essential support scheme and is only awarded once to any eligible household. Each council has its own share of the £742million, which they can dole out to residents in need. Eligibility criteria for the support varies but usually you need to be on a low income or on benefits. Residents of North Northamptonshire will soon be able to apply for supermarket vouchers worth up to £320. Tokens can be used in a wide range of shops from Sainsbury's and M&S to Waitrose and Asda. The scheme was closed due to a high number of applications, but is due to reopen again in just a few days. The second window of applications will re-open on August 4, 2025. The amount you receive depends on a number of factors, including how many people you live with and your income. For example, a person who lives alone will be given a voucher worth £150. Meanwhile, a house with two residents could receive £260 for their food shop. Nationwide £100 Bonus, Tesco Clubcard Voucher Deadline, and EDF Free Energy Returns – Money News Today If you live in a home with three residents or more you will receive a voucher worth £320. To apply you will need to have a National Insurance number and provide proof of your income with a bank statement. The council said submissions are expected to take two months to process. If approved, you voucher will be sent to your email address. If you are keen to apply visit, for more information. What if I don't live in North Northamptonshire? The £742million Household Support Fund has been shared between all councils in England. So, if you don't live in this area but are struggling financially or are on benefits you will likely be eligible for help. This is because the fund was originally set up to help those on low incomes or classed as vulnerable. What type of help you can get will vary but it could range from a free cash payment to supermarket vouchers. For example, residents in Worcestershire can apply for support worth up to £500 to help with water and energy costs. Devon County Council has also issued supermarket vouchers worth more than £90 to 22,000 families with children on free school meals. The £90 is equivalent to £15 per week for the six week school holiday. Households in Redcar & Cleveland can also now apply for support worth up to £230.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Households can apply for £320 cost of living supermarket vouchers to spend in Waitrose and M&S in DAYS
HOUSEHOLDS will soon be able to apply for free supermarket vouchers to spend in Waitrose and M&S worth up to £320. Families struggling with the cost of living can apply for the support through the government's Household Support Fund. 1 The help is part of a wider essential support scheme and is only awarded once to any eligible household. Each council has its own share of the £742million, which they can dole out to residents in need. Eligibility criteria for the support varies but usually you need to be on a low income or on benefits. Residents of North Northamptonshire will soon be able to apply for supermarket vouchers worth up to £320. Tokens can be used in a wide range of shops from Sainsbury's and M&S to Waitrose and Asda. The scheme was closed due to a high number of applications, but is due to reopen again in just a few days. The second window of applications will re-open on August 4, 2025. The amount you receive depends on a number of factors, including how many people you live with and your income. For example, a person who lives alone will be given a voucher worth £150. Meanwhile, a house with two residents could receive £260 for their food shop. Nationwide £100 Bonus, Tesco Clubcard Voucher Deadline, and EDF Free Energy Returns – Money News Today If you live in a home with three residents or more you will receive a voucher worth £320. To apply you will need to have a National Insurance number and provide proof of your income with a bank statement. The council said submissions are expected to take two months to process. If approved, you voucher will be sent to your email address. If you are keen to apply visit, for more information. What if I don't live in North Northamptonshire? The £742million Household Support Fund has been shared between all councils in England. So, if you don't live in this area but are struggling financially or are on benefits you will likely be eligible for help. This is because the fund was originally set up to help those on low incomes or classed as vulnerable. What type of help you can get will vary but it could range from a free cash payment to supermarket vouchers. For example, residents in Worcestershire can apply for support worth up to £500 to help with water and energy costs. Devon County Council has also issued supermarket vouchers worth more than £90 to 22,000 families with children on free school meals. The £90 is equivalent to £15 per week for the six week school holiday. Households in Redcar & Cleveland can also now apply for support worth up to £230. Household Support Fund explained Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements explains what you need to know about the Household Support Fund. If you're battling to afford energy and water bills, food or other essential items and services, the Household Support Fund can act as a vital lifeline. The financial support is a little-known way for struggling families to get extra help with the cost of living. Every council in England has been given a share of £421million cash by the government to distribute to local low income households. Each local authority chooses how to pass on the support. Some offer vouchers whereas others give direct cash payments. In many instances, the value of support is worth hundreds of pounds to individual families. Just as the support varies between councils, so does the criteria for qualifying. Many councils offer the help to households on selected benefits or they may base help on the level of household income. The key is to get in touch with your local authority to see exactly what support is on offer. And don't delay, the scheme has been extended until April 2025 but your council may dish out their share of the Household Support Fund before this date. Once the cash is gone, you may find they cannot provide any extra help so it's crucial you apply as soon as possible.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Waitrose issues urgent product recall warning for egg pot over salmonella fears
Waitrose has issued an urgent recall over concerns of salmonella being traced in one of their ready-to-eat snacks. On Tuesday, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a statement that confirmed Waitrose is recalling its Egg and Spinach Protein Pot over salmonella concerns. The news suggests that traces of salmonella may have been potentially detected, and contaminated products are not safe to eat. The recall applies to 90g snack pots that have a use-by date between 31 July 2025 and 01 August 2025. Shoppers who may have purchased these items are being encouraged to return the products, where they'll receive a full refund. Stores will also display recall posters in-store, providing additional information about the returns, and staff will be notified of the recall. 'If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further information, please contact Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884, Option 4,' the announcement reads. According to the FSA, people displaying signs and symptoms of salmonella, such as fever, diarrhoea and belly cramps, are being advised to stay away from schools, offices and nurseries until they've stopped having symptoms. This is to reduce the chance of the bacteria being passed on to others. A statement from Waitrose read: 'We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience it has caused.' Most UK food recalls go through the FSA, which releases announcements about any urgent incidents that may impact consumers. Just days before the Waitrose recall, Tesco also issued a recall over concerns regarding salmonella in its Tesco pasta salads. What is salmonella? Salmonella is a bacterial infection that is commonly associated with food poisoning. In most cases, the bacteria come from contaminated poultry, eggs, meat, raw fruit and vegetables, unpasteurised milk or cheese and in some cases it can be deadly. According to the latest figures, salmonella infection cases have soared to their highest level in the UK in over a decade. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) revealed there was a 17.1% rise in salmonella and Campylobacter infections across England between 2023 and 2024. According to health experts, the rise in cases could be attributed to reduced regulation and a weakening in standards and food checks post-Brexit. People are being reminded about the importance of washing their hands in order to reduce the spread of bacteria.
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Waitrose issues urgent recall over Salmonella fears
Waitrose is recalling Waitrose and Partners Egg and Spinach Protein Pot because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school, or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others. Be warned there are a load of scam @waitrose accounts popping up - be mindful and check first and do not engage with them. Waitrose themselves don't seem to be doing anything about it - see below. This is not Waitrose! — Complete Control PR (@pollybirkbeck) July 26, 2025 Action taken by the company: A spokesperson said: "Waitrose is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores that are selling this product. "These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice. "If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further information, please contact Waitrose Customer Care 0800 188 884, Option 4." Recommended reading: What is a product recall or withdrawal? If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
Urgent ‘do not eat' warning issued over supermarket lunch snack
An urgent 'do not eat' warning has been issued over a popular egg pot at a major UK supermarket. Customers have been warned that the egg and spinach protein pot at Waitrose has been withdrawn from shelves over fears it could be contaminated with salmonella and 'may cause illness if consumed'. The UK's food standards regulator has issued an alert over the snack pot, saying it is a health risk as people who eat it could experience symptoms including fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps. The recall notice has been issued for the 90g Waitrose and Partners pot with the use-by dates 31 July 2025 and 1 August 2025. Anyone who has purchased the pot has been advised to return it to the shop where it was purchased for a full refund. 'Waitrose is recalling Waitrose and Partners Egg and Spinach Protein Pot because it may be contaminated with salmonella,' a statement on the Food Standards Agency (FSA)'s website said. 'Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school, or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others. 'If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.' The warning does not affect any other products. The supermarket recently pulled a popular ready meal from its shelves over allergy concerns. The Waitrose 'Indian takeaway for two' was recalled last week because it was found to contain sesame and soya, which are not mentioned on the label. Tesco was also recently forced to recall a series of pasta salads after fears they were contaminated with salmonella, a species of bacteria that is one of the most common causes of foodborne illnesses globally. UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data showed in July that salmonella cases in England are the highest they've been in a decade. There was a 17 per cent increase in cases observed from 2023 to 2024, culminating in 10,388 detected infections last year.
