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How to survive the Economic Recession

In these pages we hope to help you find useful information and advice about how to help yourself make your money go further. We also outline the services and facilities available in the Sunderland area.

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  • Almost everyone has some form of debt, whether it is money owed on a credit card, a bank loan or overdraft, or a mortgage. But if you're having trouble paying your bills or loan repayments, you should get help as soon as possible. This page provides some general information to help you deal with your debts.
    Dealing with debt
    Almost everyone has some form of debt, whether it is money owed on a credit card, a bank loan or overdraft, or a mortgage. But if you're having trouble paying your bills or loan repayments, you should get help as soon as possible. This page provides some general information to help you deal with your debts.
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  • More than a million adults in Britain do not have access to a bank account. 165,000 households are borrowing money from illegal money lenders. This page provides some information about managing your money to avoid unmanageable debt; basic bank accounts; credit unions; independent financial advisers; budgeting; and other ways to keep track of your money.
    Managing your money
    More than a million adults in Britain do not have access to a bank account. 165,000 households are borrowing money from illegal money lenders. This page provides some information about managing your money to avoid unmanageable debt; basic bank accounts; credit unions; independent financial advisers; budgeting; and other ways to keep track of your money.
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  • If you are likely to be made redundant from your job, you should still be treated fairly by your employer and there are certain steps they would be expected to follow. You may also be entitled to a redundancy payment. This page can help you find the right information and places where you can get advice.
    I am dealing with redundancy
    If you are likely to be made redundant from your job, you should still be treated fairly by your employer and there are certain steps they would be expected to follow. You may also be entitled to a redundancy payment. This page can help you find the right information and places where you can get advice.
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  • Whether you: need careers advice; are looking for jobs and job vacancies or training and development opportunities; or if you need advice about the help and benefits available to you, this page can help you find the information you need.
    I am looking for work
    Whether you: need careers advice; are looking for jobs and job vacancies or training and development opportunities; or if you need advice about the help and benefits available to you, this page can help you find the information you need.
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  • The benefits and tax credits system provides practical help and financial support if you are unemployed and looking for work. It also provides you with additional income when your earnings are low, if you are bringing up children, are retired, care for someone, have child care costs, are ill or have a disability.
    Tax and benefits
    The benefits and tax credits system provides practical help and financial support if you are unemployed and looking for work. It also provides you with additional income when your earnings are low, if you are bringing up children, are retired, care for someone, have child care costs, are ill or have a disability.
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  • Whether you rent your home or want to buy; need your landlord to complete repairs or you are facing homelessness; with a special sections for students and younger people and one for older people, this page provides advice and information about your housing rights.
    Housing advice
    Whether you rent your home or want to buy; need your landlord to complete repairs or you are facing homelessness; with a special sections for students and younger people and one for older people, this page provides advice and information about your housing rights.
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  • Supporting the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS)
    Sunderland City Council recognises the important role that the Voluntary and Community Sector has in the city. The sector provides a diverse range of activities and services, supporting some of our most vulnerable citizens. This is shown through the council having signed up to the Sunderland Compact. The Sunderland Compact is an agreement between organisations of the Sunderland Partnership and VCS organisations in the city which forms the basis of how we will work better together.
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  • Doing business with Sunderland City Council
    Sunderland City Council is committed to achieving the best value in all procurement activities, the council encourages competition and welcomes interest from new and established suppliers.
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  • Business advice including information about starting or expanding a business, finding suitable premises, and grants available.
    Business support and advice
    Business advice including information about starting or expanding a business, finding suitable premises, and grants available.
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