Vulnerable and low-income families in and around Gedling borough received a second payment to help with the cost of living yesterday (October 31).
MP for Gedling Tom Randall has welcomed the move which is set to benefit 10,300 vulnerable households.
The payment will be made automatically so there is no need to apply and it will not count towards the benefit cap or impact on existing benefit awards. Those who get means-tested benefits, like Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or tax credits, will receive the £300.
Tom Randall MP said: “The record financial support has already supported thousands of families across Gedling, and this latest £300 Cost of Living payment for 10,300 eligible households will make a huge difference to the most vulnerable households and those on the lowest incomes as we move into the colder months.”
Mel Stride, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, said: “Tackling inflation is the best way to boost people’s incomes, but as we work to halve it, we are protecting the most vulnerable households from high prices with this latest Cost of Living payment.
“Thousands of work coaches based in Jobcentres across the country are on hand to help people find work or enhance their skills, and I encourage anyone wanting to strengthen their finances and unleash the benefits of work to contact their local Jobcentre to see what help is available.”
Randal again, spewing the party message. Done anything yet Tom?
Well done Tom for getting this for us as much needed and hopefully will be spent in shops locally in Arnold and help the businesses as well well done Tom
It good that govement. Is helping with cost of living but some benifes are getting 300 pound then the people on disabled. Are only getting one payment of 150 pounds but it hard for them as well