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Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.
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Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
Guidance on getting an extra payment to help with the cost of living if you were entitled to certain benefits or tax credits in 2022.
Help you can get from your council’s Household Support Fund if you cannot afford to pay for essentials like energy bills and food.
Management information on the number of Cost of Living Payments processed by the government.
Find out what benefits and financial support you may be able to get.
From today low-income households will start to receive the third Cost of Living Payment worth £299.
Ad-hoc release of management information on the number of Cost of Living Payments processed by the government.
Millions of households across the UK will receive £300 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 31 October and 19 November.
A live roundup of the latest data and trends about the cost of living. Explore changes to the cost of everyday items and how this is affecting people.
This is the Cost of Living Support package in full. You can find supporting and related documents below.
More information about how the CMA is helping contain cost of living pressures.
Around 8 million eligible households across the UK are set to receive a £299 Cost of Living Payment in February, as the Government unveiled its plans to reward work, reform welfare and grow the economy.
£76 million Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund being delivered.
Plans to boost economic activity while supporting vulnerable people with the cost of living will be driven through by Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride, as the Government unveiled its Budget for Long Term Growth.
Eligible tax credits only customers will automatically receive a Cost of Living payment.
We recognise that you and other members of your household might be experiencing additional stress, anxiety, or financial strains due to the current cost of living pressures. To help, we’ve created this guide on how to make sure you’re getting...
Information on measures to support households with the cost of living.
Information for students about what living cost funding is available (including student finance for 2024 to 2025 and 2023 to 2024) for those living in England.
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