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<p>The outlook for energy prices has improved significantly since the 2022 Autumn
Statement, with the Ofgem price cap falling 55% since its peak earlier this year.</p><p><br>
The Government is providing Cost of Living Payments to UK households on eligible means
tested benefits, including over 6 million people across the UK eligible ‘extra-costs’
disability benefits’, for those who face wider affordability challenges. This is in
addition to ongoing winter support payments such as the Warm Home Discount, Winter
Fuel Payment and Cold Weather Payments</p><p> </p><p>Government will continue to monitor
the situation and keep options under review.</p>
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