Millions of households to get £400 energy bill discount paid into their bank account

Millions of energy customers will be given a helping hand with their bills from this autumn.

More than 29 million households are eligible for a £400 energy bills rebate as a direct payment into their bank account. The discount is paid in six instalments. Monthly payments will see £66 drop in October, before the same figure arrives in accounts a month later.

In December, you can expect £67, and the same figure again across January and February next year. The final payment - again, of £67 - drops in March 2023.