The government has announced that the 2nd cost of living payments of £324 will be made between 8/11/2022 and 23/11/2022 - for those on UC/ ESA(IR)/ JSA(IB)/ IS /Pension Credit.
For those receiving tax credits only, the payment will be made between 23/11/2022 and 30/11/2022. This is to try to avoid duplicate payments.
The government has also updated its Household Support Fund guidance.
£500 million has been identifed to be spent by Local Authorities in England/ devolved administrations from October 2022- April 2022. If the money is not spent it will have to be handed back to central Government. Discretion lies with the Local Authorities / administrations on how to spend the money. The guidance suggests-'Third party organisations (TPOs) to work with 'may include but are not limited to: registered charities and voluntary organisations, schools food banks, general practitioners, care organisations' and
'...Authorities should particularly consider how they can support those vulnerable households who are ineligible for other government support with the cost of living...'
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