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<p>To support those people who are facing severe financial difficulties during this
crisis, the Government has announced further funding of £63 million to be given to
and disbursed by local authorities in England. This will ensure that the most vulnerable
families can afford food and other essentials. This funding will sit alongside the
£6.5 billion of extra support the Government is providing through the benefits system
to protect the most vulnerable throughout this crisis.</p><p>The additional £63 million
will be for local authorities to spend at their discretion and at the pace which suits
the needs of their community. The money will be distributed through a Section 31 grant.
Funding arrangements will be finalised shortly. Most local authorities already operate
these schemes and understand the legal context within which they operate, including
entitlement for those with no recourse to public funds.</p>
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