3 d. ago Household Support Fund 2025: when will councils announce DWP cost of living payment and application plans?

Find out when your local council will announce funding details and how to apply 💬

Economics

3 d. ago Exact date households can apply for new £200 cost of living payments confirmed

The Household Support Fund sets aside a pot of cash for local councils, who then distribute the funding to residents on low incomes, or who are vulnerable, or in need of financial support

Economics

1 week ago Household Support Fund 2025: will vital DWP cost of living payment applications be extended

The Household Support Fund is set to continue, providing vital assistance through 2026 💸

Economics

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Those newly arrived and those who have lived in the US for decades worry as Trump vows to deport Chinese nationalsIn 2014, a few years after the birth of her second child, Jenny left China to flee an abusive relationship and government persecution for violating the one-child policy. She brought her younger daughter to San Francisco and, though undocumented, found work at a childcare facility and eventually married a US citizen.Because of extended delays in visa processing, her green card application remains in limbo after three years, but she’s never been particularly afraid of her immigration status. That is until Donald Trump won re-election last November, fueled in part by a promise to conduct the largest mass deportation program in US history. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago DWP Household Support Fund offering up to £1,000 to help pay your bills

The Household Support Fund is a DWP scheme where local councils can hand out extra support to hard-up families

Economics

3 w. ago UK households missing out on £65million from cost of living scheme

The cost of living help comes from the Household Support Fund scheme, which has given local councils pots of cash to support struggling households in their area

Economics

3 w. ago DWP scheme paying UK households up to £1,000 in cost of living help

The money is being distributed by Portsmouth Council as part of the Household Support Fund scheme, which is funded by the by the Department for Work and Pensions

Economics

3 w. ago Household Support Fund 2025: apply online for cost of living council payment

There’s help available, but time is running out to apply if you’re struggling with rising costs 🕒

Economics

4 w. ago DWP paying people cost of living cash worth £300 if they claim certain benefits

The money is being distributed by Herefordshire Council as part of the Household Support Fund scheme, which is funded by the by the DWP

Economics

4 w. ago Households earning £31,000 or less can get free energy help through DWP scheme

The help comes from the Household Support Fund - which is a government-funded scheme run by the DWP - that has given local councils pots of cash to support struggling households in their area.

Economics