Support from the government
The government is providing support for households including the Cost of Living Payments, Help With Childcare and help with Energy Bills.
Cost of Living Payments
Household claiming certain benefits such as Universal Credit or Pension Credits and Tax Credits will receive support of £650 this year. This will be made in two payments that will be automatically put into claimants’ bank accounts.
This is to support households with the cost of living crisis that is affecting millions of people.
Household Support Fund
The government has allocated £1.5 Billion for the Household Support Fund to help people that are struggling in this economic climate.
Council Tax rebate has already been paid to millions of people to help them with their council tax payments. This was only available for households in the Council Tax Band A to D.
Information on support available
Get information on the support available from the government, here: Help For Households.
Comments
With the cost of living crisis and people struggling with paying for essentials such as food and energy bills, it is good that the government is assisting with support. Although, much more needs to be done.
Let’s hope the government will continue to provide more support to people as needed. It is becoming difficult for people to buy essentials such as food shopping or pay for energy.
Additional Information
Also read our article: Grants and benefits to pay gas and electric.
If you want to reduce your energy bills, read our article: How To Reduce Your Energy Bills.
If you are having financial difficulties go to Citizens Advice here. Citizens Advice.
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Money Advice Service
For debt management and advice on how to pay for bills go here: Money Advice Service info page.