The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced £15bn of support to help people with the cost of living crisis. Many have labeled it a distraction tactic from the Sue Gray report and the partying in Downing Street but with energy bills set to hit £2,800 a year in October many people will be grateful for anything as affording basic amenities becomes ever more difficult.
Mike Brewer of the Resolution Foundation said it was “a bold and well targeted support package” but “households are still going to feel a tight squeeze over the coming year”. We've broken down, month by month, what support will be available to people and when, so you can plan your finances.
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