Cost of Living

Winter Fuel Payment

A Pensioner Cost of Living Payment of £300 per household will be paid as a top up to those eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment during November and December. If you were born before 25 September 1957 and receive the Winter Fuel Payment, you will automatically receive the Pensioner Cost of Living Payment at the same

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The Household Support Fund is now available for those most in need in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire County Council has received £7.4 million from the government’s Household Support Fund to help vulnerable households with the cost of living. If you live in Gloucester, you may be eligible for support through the central fund or from Gloucester City Council’s targeted schemes. This could include help with food, energy and water bills, and other

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Change to Universal Credit threshold for low-income workers

Some working people on income-related benefit will see a change to how they are assessed for Universal credit. From the end of February, an increase to the Administrative Earnings Threshold (AET) will mean more Universal Credit claimants will be moved from the ‘Light Touch’ group to the ‘Intensive Work Search’ group. The Administrative Earnings Threshold

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