There are a number of payment being paid to Brits to help with the cost of living
Anyone receiving one of nine types of disability benefits will receive a cost of living lump sum as of June 20, the Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed.
The Office for National Statistics also revealed through data that food prices have increased at their most rapid rate in nigh-on 45 years for the year to April, with some 44 per cent across the country spending less on groceries and household essentials, Lancs Live reports.Furthermore, 50 per cent of shoppers are buying less items, while 67 per cent have detailed an increase in their personal cost of living over the past month alone.
Support available Households in their millions will see further cost of living support should they be on a low income. This could be worth up to £1,350 . This is among the second and third cost of living payments - weighing £300 and £299 across 2023 and 2024. With regards to benefits in general, they will be continuing as normal.Energy Price Guarantee The existing Energy Price Guarantee which was introduced to stop Britons paying through the roof for gas and electricity has now expired, with consumers now paying the Energy Price Cap set by Ofgem.
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