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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

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

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

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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

Vulnerable families across Greater Manchester to receive extra cash through DWP scheme

All boroughs in Greater Manchester will receive some extra money to help support vulnerable households

Manchester Evening News

DWP scheme offering free vouchers and cash to struggling families extended AGAIN

An extra £842million is being allocated through the Household Support Fund, which is being extended for the fourth time and will be available from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024

Daily Mirror

Cost of living support worth £20 million for Nottinghamshire announced by DWP

The Household Support Fund sees councils delivering payments to the most vulnerable households across the country.

Nottingham Post

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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Thousands of British families to get £180 in supermarket vouchers and £150 energy help

The money is being distributed by Plymouth City Council as part of the Household Support Fund with applications to reopen in January - see if you could be eligible for help

Daily Mirror

Thousands of families to get free £350 to help pay energy bills - check if you qualify

Stockton-On-Tees Borough Council has explained how some low-income households could receive £350 in support to help pay energy bills as part of the Household Support Fund

Nottingham Post

UK households can get free cash worth up to £2,000 in New Year

There are several schemes that could help you get some extra cash. The Bank of England has shared that UK households lose £740 on average every Christmas by overspending.

Daily Mirror

UK city giving out free food parcels with enough to feed a family for 4 days

Councils across the UK are supporting struggling households in different ways and one will be giving free food parcels which will provide 30,000 meals to those most in need this winter.

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Chronicle Live

How to get help if you’re struggling with the cost of food - including voucher schemes

Many households across the UK are finding it hard to make ends meet but there is help available - here is a look at the some of the schemes you can try

Daily Mirror

All the help you can get this December if you’re struggling with the cost of food

If you're worried about how much you're spending in the supermarkets, we've rounded up some of the support you can get to help with food costs this December and beyond

Daily Mirror

Exact date households must apply for £310 free cash to help with food and bills

The Household Support Fund provides low-income households with payments to help with essentials such as food, utilities and clothing but there is a deadline looming.

Nottingham Post

How Nottingham city households can claim £147 worth of help with living costs

Each council across the UK has access to the Household Support Fund and offers different levels of support.

Bristol Post

Bristol City Council spending £4 million this winter on support with cost of living

The cash will go towards services like providing free school meals during the holidays

Nottingham Post

Nottingham supermarket vouchers and support with energy bills through Household Support Fund

A further £3.5m will be used to support struggling households through the cost of living crisis

Daily Mirror

Household Support Fund explained: How to get extra cash for food and energy bills

The Household Support Fund is designed to help with the cost of living, with the help being issued through councils - so it is down to each local authority to decide what support to give

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