Kemi Badenoch MP welcomes that almost one in four families across the UK will receive £324 from the Government this month as the latest Cost of Living Payments begin to be sent, including 7,400 families across the Saffron Walden constituency.
This direct support is part of the Government’s £37 billion package of cost-of-living support, including up to £1,200 worth of direct help for vulnerable households.
In addition to means-tested cost of living support, the Energy Price Guarantee will help to keep household energy bills as low as possible – saving the typical household £700 this winter. The £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme will also help every household with the cost of energy this winter.
The payments are made directly, with no need to apply or do anything to receive it.
Commenting, Mrs Badenoch said:
“Households across Chelmsford and Uttlesford are facing rising living costs in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and it is right that vulnerable households are supported.
“I welcome the news that 7,400 families across the constituency are eligible for their second means-tested cost of living payment worth £324 this month.
“These payments will give families much needed support this winter and alongside further measures announced in the Autumn statement, will protect the most vulnerable in the face of rising prices.”
