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<p>This Government has introduced an unprecedented package of welfare support of
over £6.5 billion to help families cope with the financial impact of COVID-19. This
has included increases to<br>Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit worth up to £1,040
this financial year. In addition, we have increased Local Housing Allowance, lifting
rates to the 30th percentile in the Private Rented Sector, putting an average of £600
into people’s pockets.</p><p /><p /> <p> </p><p /><p /> <p>Local Authorities in England
will now be able to use the £500 million Hardship Fund announced at the Spring Budget,
to help working people on Local Council Tax Support to provide additional help to
vulnerable people locally through arrangements such as Local Welfare Schemes. On 10
June, it was announced that we are now providing £63 million in additional funding
to local authorities in England to help people who find themselves in severe financial
difficulties, through local welfare assistance programmes.</p><p /><p /> <p> </p><p>
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