Around 400,000 households in Wales are set to get £200 towards keeping their homes warm this autumn and winter. The Welsh Government has announced it is extending its fuel support scheme to cover more households who have been hit hardest by the cost of living crisis.
Back in February it was announced that the fuel support scheme payment would rise from £100 to £200 following concerns over the impact of soaring costs including energy prices, fuel costs, supermarket price increases, and council tax hikes. Previously around 166,000 households on universal credit, legacy means-tested benefit, and working tax credits benefited from the £200.
However the Welsh Government has announced it is extending the scheme to cover around 400,000 households in Wales - more than double the amount who were previously eligible. Those claiming the following payments will now be eligible for the scheme:
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