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Jacob Farr

What support Edinburgh and Lothians residents can expect during cost of living crisis

Millions of households will receive support from the UK government as the cost of living intensifies.

Various demographics, from those receiving Department of Work and Pensions benefits, to those living with disabilities, to the elderly and to those struggling with energy bills, will be able to access extra funds through a variety of schemes that are being rolled out over the coming months.

The raft of initiatives were announced earlier this year by the Conservative government, with some support already arriving in people’s bank accounts, but with yet more to come.

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