Karl has welcomed the news that 15,100 families in Lincoln will receive £324 from the Conservative Government this month as the latest Cost of Living Payments begin to be sent out.
Over eight million households in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland who claimed qualifying means-tested benefits during the eligibility period will be automatically paid £324 this month.
This direct support is part of the Conservative Government’s £37 billion package of cost-of-living support, including up to £1,200 worth of direct help for vulnerable households.
- Almost one in four families will receive an extra £324 this month as part of the Conservative Government’s £37 billion package of cost of living support.
- People in receipt of benefits will receive a second Cost of Living Payment worth £324 by 23 November, and eligible tax credit claimants, on no other means-tested benefits, will receive it between 23 and 30 November.
- Payments will be paid automatically and made directly to everyone who is eligible, with no need for anyone to apply for the payment.
In addition to the 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.
Commenting, Karl said: “Households are facing rising living costs in the wake of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine and it is right that vulnerable households across the UK and in Lincoln are supported.
“I welcome the news that 15,100 families in Lincoln 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 protect the most vulnerable in the face of rising prices.”
