As the cost of living crisis continues to place an immense amount of financial pressure on vulnerable households, many will be depending on their benefit payments to make ends meet.
However, it's important to stay informed on how much money you will be paid from your benefits and if they are subject to deductions. According to the government, if you owe money for a wide range of reasons, such as rent, council tax, energy payments, or court fines, then this money can be taken directly out your benefits - this is known as a 'third party deduction'.
If money is deducted for gas and electricity, then this will be referred to as 'Fuel Direct'. Organisations are legally allowed to ask for deductions to be made on your benefits if you owe them money.
