Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP welcomes that almost one in four families across the UK will receive £324 from the Government this month as the latest Cost of Living Payments begin to be sent out today, including 7,000 of some of the poorest families in the Cotswolds.
Over eight million households in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland who claimed qualifying means-tested benefits during the eligibility period will be automatically paid £324 this month. This direct support is part of the Government’s £37 billion package of cost of living support, including up to £1,200 worth of direct help for vulnerable households.
In addition to means-tested cost of living support, the Energy Price Guarantee will help to keep household energy bills as low as possible – saving the typical household £700 this winter. The £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme will also help every household with the cost of energy this winter.