Benefit claimants are set to receive an additional £900 next year to help battle the cost of living crisis.
Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, laid out the government's Autumn Statement today, which included a change for millions of benefit claimants across the UK. Most notable was an additional £900 that will make its way to those on benefits as part of a cost-of-living relief scheme.
On government help with energy bills for the most vulnerable, the Chancellor said: "At the same time, for the most vulnerable we will introduce additional cost-of-living payments next year, of £900 to households on means-tested benefits; £300 to pensioner households; and £150 for individuals on disability benefit.
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"We will also provide an additional £1 billion of funding to enable a further 12-month extension to the Household Support Fund, helping local authorities to assist those who might otherwise fall through the cracks.
"And for those households who use alternative fuels such as heating oil and LPG to heat their homes, I am today doubling the amount of support from £100 to £200, which will be delivered as soon as possible this winter. Before the end of this year, we will also bring forward a new targeted approach to support businesses from next April."
Mr Hunt confirmed the energy price guarantee scheme will increase from £2,500 for the average household to £3,000 for 12 months from April.
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