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Energy Bills Discount Scheme Government Announcement 9 January 2023
The Government has announced a new Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS) to run from 1 April 2023 for eligible non-domestic consumers in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This replaces the current Energy Bill Relief Scheme for non-domestic customers, which comes to an end on 31 March 2023 and provided a reduction on wholesale gas and…
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More Cost of Living support for households
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have announced more detail on the payment schedule for the next round of Cost of Living support unveiled in the Chancellor’s November statement. The £900 payment for over eight million eligible means-tested-benefits claimants (including those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Tax Credits) starts in Spring. Payments will…
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Op FORTITUDE
A new veteran’s homelessness scheme, is aimed at veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to access supported housing and wrap-around specialist care in health, housing and education. Veterans and those supporting them can access the scheme through this dedicated temporary charity helpline, set up to ensure that no veteran who seeks support…
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£324 payment to hit bank accounts from today
Almost one in four families across the UK will receive £324 from the government this month as the latest Cost of Living Payments are sent out from today (8 November 2022). Over 8 million households in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland who claimed qualifying means-tested benefits during the eligibility period will be automatically paid…
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Chancellor brings forward further Medium-Term Fiscal Plan measures
The Chancellor of The Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has brought forward a number of measures from 31 October’s Medium-Term Fiscal Plan. Following conversations with the Prime Minister, the Chancellor has taken these decisions to ensure the UK’s economic stability and to provide confidence in the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline. The Chancellor made clear in his…
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British Gas Energy Trust Offering Fuel Poverty Grants
The British Gas Energy Trust is providing funding for individuals and families who are in or facing Fuel Poverty to clear domestic gas and electricity debts. Two separate funds mean grants are available to customers and non-customers of British Gas. Applicants to either fund must have received support from a money advice organisation and are…