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The government is providing support worth around £12 billion this financial year and
next to help families with the cost of living. This support includes the £500 million
Household Support Fund to help vulnerable households with costs for essentials such
as energy bills, food, clothing, and utilities over the winter.<p> </p>Water companies
will also continue to offer a wide range of support, including bill discounts such
as Watersure and social tariffs, adjusting payment plans and helping customers to
get advice on benefits and managing debts. Water companies have also increased their
customer engagement to inform households of these measures.
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