The Latest Breaking News from the Household Support Fund

DWP reveals two new payments to support cost of living in 2026

Applicants will not need to be claiming benefits to qualify

The Independent UK · Jan 13

UK households getting £125 cost of living payments - are you eligible?

Councils are urging eligible residents to check if they qualify for £125 supermarket vouchers as Household Support Fund support continues to be rolled out across England

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025

North Yorkshire Supermarket Vouchers: DWP Extends £190 Support As Labour Vows To 'Fix The Economy'

North Yorkshire households will receive £190 supermarket vouchers through the DWP's Household Support Fund, offering short-term relief as Labour pushes for lasting reform.

International Business Times UK · Oct 10, 2025

Thousands can get cash or vouchers to help with food and energy bills - how to claim

The help is available through the Household Support Fund which is a pot of cash given to local councils to support those most vulnerable to rising costs in their areas

Daily Mirror · May 23, 2023

£350 DWP payment for 'thousands' who don't claim benefits like Universal Credit

How those in Bristol will know if they are eligible

Bristol Post · May 15, 2023

Extra £8m support for Bristolians ‘most in need’ struggling with rising cost of living

Inflation has been in the double digits since last July, leaving many in Bristol struggling to pay the bills

Bristol Post · May 10, 2023

How North East councils can help hard-up households with cash, vouchers and support for energy and food bills

Each North East council has a share of an £832m fund to support households with their finances amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Chronicle Live · May 8, 2023

Thousands of households can get free £145 cash payment to help pay bills - how to apply

The support is being paid to residents covered by Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council, through the Household Support Fund - we explain who is eligible and how to apply

Daily Mirror · May 8, 2023

How hard-up households in England can get up to £500 in free cash this month

Household Support Funds scheme has been extended for another year

Wales Online · May 6, 2023

Fund to help Falkirk residents struggling with cost of living now over £1 million

Falkirk residents are also being urged to check if they are entitled to benefits as £36 million goes unclaimed locally

Daily Record · Apr 11, 2023