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Could you qualify for Local Council Tax Reduction?

Could you qualify for Local Council Tax Reduction?

Updated: 3 May 2024
If you receive Universal Credit or if you’re on a low income...
02 May 2024Read More +
Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) applications – make a claim

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) applications – make a claim

Could you qualify for help to pay your rent?
If you're claiming housing benefit or the h...
10 April 2024Read More +
Updating your Universal Credit online journal with your new housing costs

Updating your Universal Credit online journal with your new housing costs

Don't forget if you're claiming Universal Credit to update your online journal with your new rent...
21 March 2024Read More +
Rent Changes: Don't forget to change your standing order

Rent Changes: Don't forget to change your standing order

Each February you receive a letter outlining details of any changes to your annual rent and servi...
11 March 2024Read More +
Rent Changes 2024/25: DO NOT update Universal Credit (UC) journal until after 1 April 2024

Rent Changes 2024/25: DO NOT update Universal Credit (UC) journal until after 1 April 2024

This month (February 2024) all Torus customers will receive their rent change 2023/24 let...
09 February 2024Read More +
53-week year – what it means for rent payments

53-week year – what it means for rent payments

Did you know that the next financial year commencing on 1 April 2024 is a 53-week year. Within a...
08 February 2024Read More +
Cutting costs this Christmas

Cutting costs this Christmas

Christmas can be a magical time of year, but money worries can put a dampener on even the most fe...
23 October 2023Read More +
Warm Home Discount Scheme 2023/24

Warm Home Discount Scheme 2023/24

The Warm Home Discount Scheme for winter 2023 to 2024 opened on 16 October 2023.
Warm Home...
18 October 2023Read More +
Worrying about paying your rent this summer? Get in touch

Worrying about paying your rent this summer? Get in touch

The cost-of-living crisis is still having an impact on everyone, and with the summer holidays the...
16 July 2023Read More +
Working Families renew Tax Credits by 31 July 2023 deadline

Working Families renew Tax Credits by 31 July 2023 deadline

Working families have until 31 July to renew their tax credits and if they miss the deadl...
05 July 2023Read More +
Could your children qualify for free school meals?

Could your children qualify for free school meals?

The cost of school meals and packed lunches can really add up, especially if you have more than one...
23 June 2023Read More +
Is your child turning 16 or ready to leave education? It's time to sort your benefits

Is your child turning 16 or ready to leave education? It's time to sort your benefits

Tax Credits
Child Tax Credit stops on the 31 August or after your child's 16th birthday...
20 June 2023Read More +