DWP points replace on extending price of residing funds price lots of subsequent yr
More than 8million individuals throughout England obtained the £300 autumn price of residing cost.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) fingers out the cash to struggling Brits. A 3rd cost price £299 is because of be paid subsequent spring.
It will probably be given to these on eligible advantages together with Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Tax Credits and extra. Now an replace for additional assist in 2024/25 has been revealed.
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During the latest Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made no reference to additional assist subsequent yr. And a DWP Minister additionally mentioned there could be no extra price of residing funds.
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Labour MP Sir George Howarth requested if there have been plans. But DWP Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progression Mims Davies MP confirmed there would not be.
In a written response, she mentioned: “Cost of living payments enabled us to target further support during the rising cost of living pressures.
“Delivering lump sum funds obtained assist quicker to those that wanted it, reflecting our dedication to offering direct and well timed aid to those that want it most.”
She went on to elucidate how State Pension and advantages elevated by 10.1% in April 2023 according to the September 2022 inflation fee.
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In a separate query, Sir George urged the DWP to amend present price of residing cost eligibility standards to incorporate individuals on Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction.
However, Ms Davies replied in one other written response: “There are currently no plans to amend eligibility criteria for cost of living payments.
“Housing Benefit shouldn’t be an income-replacement profit; it’s meant to cowl solely housing prices. Therefore, Housing Benefit shouldn’t be a qualifying means-tested profit for the price of residing cost.”
She added: “Those with the bottom incomes may be in receipt of a qualifying means-tested profit alongside Housing Benefit to cowl their different residing prices, which may make them eligible for a value of residing cost.”
Ms Davies also clarified eligibility for a Council Tax Reduction is determined by local councils and is not a national policy. The DWP Minister urged those struggling with finances to check for unclaimed benefits.
You could do that by using one of the independent, free and anonymous calculators available on the GOV.UK web site.
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