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<p>The government understands that people across the UK are worried about the rising
cost of living, and has taken decisive action to get households and businesses through
this Winter and the next, while ensuring action in a fiscally responsible way.</p><p>
</p><p>The government has already announced £37 billion of support for this financial
year. This includes one-off Cost of Living Payments for millions of the most vulnerable
households – including low-income households eligible for means-tested benefits, people
with a disability, and pensioners.</p><p> </p><p>However, all households have been
feeling the pressure of rising energy prices and it is right that the government steps
in to help everyone. That is why the government has announced the Energy Price Guarantee,
which means that a typical UK household will have to pay bills equivalent to no more
than £2500 a year on their energy bills this winter.This comes in addition to the
£400 discount already announced through the Energy Bills Support Scheme.</p>For households
that are not eligible for one-off Cost of Living Payments or for families that need
additional support, the government has provided £1.5 billion total funding towards
the cost of essentials, including a further six-month extension to the Household Support
Fund from October 2022 to March 2023. The fund is distributed by Local Authorities
in England through small payments to support vulnerable households to meet daily needs
such as food, clothing, and utilities.
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