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<p>All benefits and State Pensions will be increased by 10.1% from April.</p><p> </p><p>In
addition, we are providing cost of living payments of up to £900 for households on
eligible means-tested benefits, paid in three separate payments of £301, £300 and
£299 across 2023/24. The first payment of £301 will be paid to the majority of those
eligible between 25 April and 17 May. Separately, people on qualifying disability
benefits will receive a separate Disability Cost of Living Payment of £150 in the
summer while £300 payments will be made to pensioner households alongside the annual
Winter Fuel Payment.</p><p> </p><p>As announced in the Spring Statement, the government
is maintaining the Energy Price Guarantee at £2,500 until the end of June. This will
ensure that households across the UK are supported through the spring while retail
energy costs are expected to remain high.</p><p> </p><p>To help households with the
costs of essentials, including those who may not be eligible for cost of living payments,
we are also extending the Household Support Fund in England. The Devolved Administrations
will receive Barnett funding to spend at their discretion and with their local knowledge.</p>
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