The Latest Breaking News from Household Support Fund

Labour to extend vital household ‘lifeline’ as Reeves comes under pressure

The Household Support Fund gives local councils more dedicated money for vulnerable households

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024

What is the Household Support Fund and when could it end?

The support payment could be stopped, which would be ‘catastrophic’ for many Brits, say campaigners

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2024

All the free cash payments coming in June worth up to £300 - see if you qualify

There is another cost of living payment on the way, while one building society is also giving away free money to its customers and the Household Support Fund through local councils is also continuing

Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2023

DWP announces another cost of living boost for millions of poorer families

The money will help low-income households cover essential costs such as food and energy bills - including around £48 million for North East households

Chronicle Live · Feb 21, 2023

Thousands of families due free cash payment worth £250 - see if you are eligible

Struggling households in West Northamptonshire who work but are on a low wage can apply for the Government's Household Support Fund and potentially receive £250 in cash

Daily Mirror · Jan 14, 2023

How each North East council is spending £24m cost of living cash boost

We look at how Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Northumberland, North Tyneside and South Tyneside councils are supporting their residents

Chronicle Live · Jan 6, 2023

Thousands of households to get up to £500 in free cost of living cash this January

As the Household Support Fund is discretionary for each local council, the amount you can get can vary but several are handing out free cash worth up to £500 to help

Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023

Thousands of households can claim free £300 to help pay their energy bill

Struggling households in Blackpool, Lancashire can apply for the Government's Household Support Fund and potentially receive up to £300 off their energy costs

Daily Mirror · Jan 3, 2023

Tyneside households can claim free £150 this winter - are you eligible?

If you didn't get the £650 cost of living payment and you live in South Tyneside, you may be eligible for the bonus through the Household Support Fund.

Chronicle Live · Dec 30, 2022

Households eligible for free £150 payment this winter - can you claim it?

You might be able to claim the money if you live in South Tyneside, are struggling financially and you didn’t get the £650 cost of living payment for people on certain benefits

Daily Mirror · Dec 30, 2022