As the cost of living crisis continues to hit families across the UK, many of us will be looking to see if we're eligible for some of the cash grants being offered by the government.
READ MORE:DWP State Pension £416 a week payments petition hits 26,000 signatures with Government response imminent The scheme was announced by the former Chancellor and current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last year and gives households £400 off their energy bill until March. The discount started in October last year and is being paid to consumers in instalments over six months, with the grants administered through energy suppliers.
If your energy bills are on receipt of an invoice, you will see the discount applied as credit to your energy account every month. Smart prepayment meter customers will also receive the discount automatically and prepay customers are sent discount vouchers by text, email or post that they will need to redeem.
Warm Home Discount scheme This is a Government-backed scheme to help reduce costs if you’re on low income, getting certain benefits and struggling to pay your electricity or gas bills.