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Anita realises her homeownership dream at 57 

With affordability remaining a challenge for many aspiring homeowners, shared ownership is helping more people get onto the property ladder.

Stafford residents celebrate transformed outdoor space thanks to lottery funding 

Residents at a retirement living community in Stafford are celebrating the transformation of their outdoor space following major improvements funded by a £15,700 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund.

Money Matters: Energy bills set to rise – what you can do now

In this week’s Money Matters column, we look at this week’s announcement that the energy price cap will rise again from October – and what you can do if you’re concerned about the impact on your household budget.

94-year-old retirement living resident beats 100-mile challenge target by two months

A 94-year-old man who lives at one of our retirement living schemes in Telford has completed a 100-mile walking challenge in memory of his wife – two months ahead of schedule.

Housing Plus Group secures £961 million funding package to support investment in homes and communities, all to create places people are proud to call home

Housing Plus Group has completed a major funding programme, securing £961 million from five banking partners to support investment in existing homes, deliver new homes and strengthen communities.

Money Matters: Don’t let your Tesco Clubcard vouchers go to waste

In this week’s money Matters column, we’re reminding you to check whether your Tesco Clubcard vouchers are due to expire this month – and how you could put them to good use.

Your Home newsletter July 2026

Money Matters: School uniform rules are changing – here’s what it means for your pockets

In this week’s Money Matters column, we look at new school uniform rules that are designed to help families save money ahead of the new school year.

Housing Plus Group secures £6.4m investment to deliver 205 social rent homes 

Housing Plus Group has secured £6.4 million from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), bringing significant investment into Telford and Shropshire to support the delivery of 205 new social rent homes.

Money Matters: Make the most of free bus travel for children and some great savings in August

In this week’s Money Matters column, we look at what savings you can make during the summer holidays, including on bus travel for children aged five-15.