New measures have been set out yesterday to address the rising cost of living. In addition to the energy rebate scheme, which is currently being processed to all eligible households, a package of new measures has been announced by the Government to tackle soaring energy prices, including an energy bill discount of £400 for all UK households this October.
Households receiving benefits will be given an additional payment of £650, which will be paid by DWP in two lump sums – the first from July, the second in the autumn. The main points that were announced are:
• Energy Bill support doubled to £400 – credited to account by energy provider
• £650 for those on means tested benefits – paid by DWP in two sums in July and autumn
• £300 pensioner cost of living payment – paid by direct debit as top-up to Winter Fuel
Payment
• £150 to those on disability benefit (DLA, PIP etc) – Government to pay directly
• £500m further for Household Support Fund – extended to March 2023 - more guidance
to follow.
For more information and the full list of payments available, please visit:
Gov.uk website: Millions of most vulnerable households will receive £1,200 of help with cost of living - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
