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Index – Economy – More than eight million families in the UK are given money to help them make ends meet

Index – Economy – More than eight million families in the UK are given money to help them make ends meet

In England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, nearly every fourth low-income household will receive £326 (159k fort) by the end of the month. The second payment of £324 will be sent to those in need in the fall as part of the government’s £37 billion support package. The funds are automatically disbursed to those who are entitled to the cash and do not need to apply for it separately.

Under this procedure, along with other UK scholarships

Several million low-income families will receive at least 1,200 pounds (584,000 forints) from the government until Christmas,

To ease the pressure of the rising cost of living.

In addition, every tenth person will receive £150 (HUF 73,000) in disability benefits this fall, and more than eight million retired families can get an additional £300 (HUF 146,000) for the cold winter period. From October, 400 pounds (195 thousand fort) will be deducted from household energy bills.

The need for support was also supported by data from the UK Office for National Statistics, which showed that in late June and early July, 91 per cent of British adults said their cost of living had risen compared to the previous month. Just under half said they bought less food, and 48 percent said they had to spend more than usual in stores.

British Office of Budget Responsibility One Warning of a possible recessionIts background is rising energy costs and geopolitical tensions.

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