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<p>The government understands that people across the UK are worried about the cost
of living, and are seeing their disposable incomes decrease as they spend more on
the essentials.</p><p> </p><p>That is why the government has announced £37 billion
of support for the cost of living this financial year. We have taken decisive action
to support millions of households and business with rising energy costs this winter
through the Energy Price Guarantee and the Energy Bill Relief Scheme.</p><p> </p><p>In
addition to the Energy Price Guarantee, millions of the most vulnerable households
will receive £1200 of support this year through the £400 EBSS, £150 Council Tax rebate
and one-off £650 Cost of Living Payment for those on means-tested benefits, with additional
support for pensioners and those claiming disability benefits.</p>
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