People on low incomes can apply for financial help from their council. The government is putting another £421 million into the Household Support Fund, on top of a previous £1.5 billion aimed at helping those in serious need.
Local councils normally hand out fund money as cash or vouchers. The new cash, added to the fund yesterday (October 1, 2022) will be distributed until March 31, 2023.
Grants from the Household Support Fund are obtainable by contacting your local authority. If you’re not sure of your local council, you can find out by entering your postcode into the Government’s online tool.
