Local MP, Maria Miller, welcomed the Government’s recent announcement that millions of families will receive their second £300 cost of living payment between 31st of October and the 19th of November
Maria said,
‘’This additional support will provide real help to the most vulnerable in our society with day to day costs. The war in Ukraine and our continued recovery from the pandemic has seen inflation rise and this is putting pressure on household budgets up and down the country.
Those in receipt of means-tested benefits in Basingstoke will receive a second Cost of Living Payment by the 19th of November. This is part of a wider £900 support package. These payments will be received automatically and pensioner households will receive a further £300 later this year in addition to their Winter Fuel Payment.’’