Last month, it was revealed that low-income households receiving benefits will receive £326 per month as part of a £21 billion support package to help with rising costs.
Last month, it was revealed that low-income households receiving benefits will receive £326 per month as part of a £21 billion support package to help with rising costs.
According to the Department of Work and Pensions, they will receive an additional £324 in the autumn.
Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey stated, “With millions of the lowest-income households soon to receive the first of two cash installments, we are directly assisting families with their living expenses.”
She explained that the payments, totaling £650, are part of the government’s commitment to put an additional £1,200 “into the pockets of people in most need.”
Included in the support for disadvantaged homes is a previously agreed council tax rebate of £150.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak stated, “We must safeguard those who are bearing the brunt of rising inflation, and we are taking action to do so.
“I promised that we would be there for those in need, and we are.”
In addition to the winter fuel payment, pensioners will receive a £300 payment in November or December under the government’s plan.
By September, those receiving disability benefits will receive an additional $150.
Every home in the United Kingdom will receive a £400 discount on their energy bills, despite worries that this could exacerbate inflation.
Last month, Mr. Sunak announced an emergency cost-of-living package that will be partially funded by a 25 percent tax on the revenues of oil and gas corporations.
The tax is estimated to raise $5 billion, while an additional $10 billion would be borrowed.
