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Wales Online
Ryan O'Neill

All the money being paid over Christmas to help with food and bills

This Christmas has seen many in the UK struggling to pay their bills due to rising costs. With more pressure than usual on finances in December with presents, travel and food and drink, many are wondering how they will cope in the coming weeks with soaring costs already leaving millions facing hardship this year.

The UK government has rolled out a number of cost of living payments to help those hardest hit by the cost crisis including a £650 cost of living payment for those on means-tested benefits, £150 for those with disabilities and £400 off energy bills for all homes.

But there is still some financial support available in December if you're struggling to pay bills. From discounts to gas and electric, cold weather payments and the annual Christmas bonus for universal credit claimants, here is all the money you could still get in the coming weeks to help with bills.

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