New data shows how many North East households will receive payments aimed to support struggling families amid the cost of living crisis.
Millions of households across the country are eligible will get their first payment in the next month as part of three instalments totalling £900. It is payable to those who are on means-tested benefits, including Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and older benefits such as Jobseekers Allowance and Income Support.
Thousands of eligible families are living in the North East, including over 40,000 living in Newcastle. To see how many families are eligible in each area across the country, see our interactive map below.
