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Lauren Harte

The benefit payments worth hundreds you could be claiming in NI as cost-of-living rises

Many Northern Ireland families are feeling the pinch and struggling with the cost of living these days amid rising food prices and soaring energy bills.

However, it’s important that you avail of all the financial help that's available to you, and there could be some schemes you are eligible for without even being aware of it.

There are a number of financial schemes aimed at people across Northern Ireland, both employed and unemployed, from Universal Credit that helps those on a low income or out of work to the Winter Fuel Payment that can help cover heating bills.

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