Government to Extend Household Support Fund Beyond September

The extension aims to alleviate cost of living pressures amid ongoing economic challenges and the end of winter fuel payments for most pensioners.

The Household Support Fund provides councils with resources to aid vulnerable households with essentials like food and energy bills.
Initially launched in 2021, the fund has been extended multiple times due to persistent economic hardship.
The latest extension comes as the government faces criticism for cutting winter fuel payments for 10 million pensioners.
Local councils have expressed strong support for the fund, citing its crucial role in assisting families during school holidays and other crises.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledge the necessity of the fund while preparing for a 'painful' autumn Budget.