The Government has introduced a series of energy bills support schemes to help households struggling with the cost of living
is being paid in two instalments to all households on means-tested benefits, including those receiving the following:Pension credit
However, in late May – and after much criticism – then-chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the discount would be increased to £400 and would no longer have to be paid back. It will be provided on a monthly basis, regardless of whether people pay bills monthly or quarterly or have an associated payment card.
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