With costs of energy continuing to rise people have been left relying on financial support from the government more than ever. On Wednesday, it was revealed that food inflation soared to a record 11.6% in October and that overall shop prices are now 6.6% higher than they were this time last year.
With energy costs also 95% higher than they were this time last year, the UK government has been rolling out various cost of living payments aimed at helping those hardest hit by the cost crisis. Earlier this year councils gave millions of households a £150 cost of living rebate while there is also £650 for those on means-tested benefits and a £400 energy rebate for all households being distributed in instalments over the next six months.
While there are plenty of extra funds coming between now and Christmas there are several payments coming this month that you might qualify for, according to the Coventry Telegraph. If you're struggling to pay your bills, it could make all the differences to your finances in the lead-up to the busy Christmas season.
