Scores of people could miss out on a £150 grant to help towards energy costs if they don't claim it in time.
The rebate, unveiled by ex-chancellor Rishi Sunak in April, aims to help households in council tax bands A-D to help cope with rising energy bills. It is believed that over a million eligible households that will not receive the grant automatically due to not using direct debit have still not applied for the rebate. Now, the Government has given councils a deadline of September 30 to pay the funds, the Mirror reports.
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said: "This is a botched Government scheme which leaves families and pensioners out in the cold. It was clear from the start that payments were never going to reach some of those who need it most. Now time is running out to save people from catastrophic energy bills."
