How to Access the UK Cost-of-Living Support Package: QuickTake
A light on at a home in Greater Manchester, UK.
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The UK’s cost-of-living crisis is poised to become more painful in coming months, with energy bills set to jump again in October, when a price cap is adjusted, and the Bank of England raising this year’s peak inflation forecast to more than 11%.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government has announced a package of support, and while some critics say it doesn’t go far enough to help cushion the blow, it comprises money to help every household with add-ons for pensioners, those with disabilities, and people on benefits.