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Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · 4d

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

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Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · 15d

📢 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

Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · 16d

📢 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...

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Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · 17d

📣 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

Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · 21d

If you get a suspicious message, don’t respond…report it instead! 📢

Learn how to spot HMRC scams here: 👇

www.gov.uk/government/p...

#Scams #HMRC #ScamAlert #advice #Help #news #communitysupport #CitizensAdvice

Examples of phishing emails, suspicious phone calls and texts

www.gov.uk

Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · 21d

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 👇

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Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · 23d

💡 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

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Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · 28d

💡 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

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Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Sep 15

📢 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

Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Aug 31

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

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Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Aug 26

🔗 Register here: gov.uk/register-for-self-assessment

#UKTax #SelfAssessment #HMRC #UTR #FreelancerLife #TaxTips

gov.uk

Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Aug 26

📢 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

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Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

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Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Aug 15

💬 Friendly, one-to-one support for anyone who needs help using the internet.
🗓 Every Monday 🕒 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
📍 Business Centre, Nelson BB9 7NN
📞 Call 07946 234535 to book your place.
#DigitalSupport #InternetHelp #CitizensAdvice #Nelson #EastLancashire #Pendle #PendleCommunity #nelsoncommunity #uk

Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Aug 15

🔔 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 👇🏻

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Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Aug 9

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

Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Jul 31

🕛 Today is the deadline!
If you’re self-employed or file a Self Assessment tax return, your second payment on account is due by midnight tonight (31 July).

💷 Avoid interest or penalties and make sure to pay on time!
✅ You can pay online or through the free HMRC app.
🔗 www.gov.uk/understand-s... #uk

Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Jul 31

Need more info? Our team at Citizens Advice East Lancashire is here to help! 🌟

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

Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Jul 31

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

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Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Jul 30

Join us tomorrow at the Colne Family Hub for a drop-in session! 😊👏

No appointment necessary – just drop in. 👋

We will be there until 12:30pm. 🕧
📍 Colne Family Hub, Walton Street, Colne BB8 0EL

@Pendle Family Hub
#HMRC #Help #Advice #Support #Colne

Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Jul 29

Do you have a child born between 1 Sep 2002 and 2 Jan 2011?

👉 Check if they have forgotten savings💷 in a Child Trust Fund account - worth around £2000 on average❗️
🔗 Click the link to find more information: www.gov.uk/child-trust-...

#ChildTrustFund #Money #Savings #UK #communitysupport #HMRC

Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Jul 28

If you get a suspicious message, don’t respond…report it instead! 📢

Learn how to spot HMRC scams here: 👇
www.gov.uk/government/p...

#Scams #HMRC #ScamAlert #advice #Help #news #communitysupport #CitizensAdvice

Examples of phishing emails, suspicious phone calls and texts

www.gov.uk

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Citizens Advice East Lancashire @citizensadviceel.bsky.social · Jul 28

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 👇

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