Millions of households across the UK may still be entitled to financial support this February, despite the end of government cost-of-living payments and a perception that additional support is no longer available. Welfare advisers say uncertainty around eligibility continues to prevent people from claiming help they qualify for.
Universal Credit remains the main form of income support for working-age households on low incomes, with additional payments available depending on housing costs, disability and caring responsibilities. Alongside this, a range of discounts and social tariffs continue to operate, many of which are not widely advertised.
