Benefit claimants are set to receive an additional £900 next year to help battle the cost of living crisis.
Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, laid out the government's Autumn Statement today, which included a change for millions of benefit claimants across the UK. Most notable was an additional £900 that will make its way to those on benefits as part of a cost-of-living relief scheme.
On government help with energy bills for the most vulnerable, the Chancellor said: "At the same time, for the most vulnerable we will introduce additional cost-of-living payments next year, of £900 to households on means-tested benefits; £300 to pensioner households; and £150 for individuals on disability benefit.
