Amid the cost of living crisis, MK Council has listed support which is available to Milton Keynes residents.
Yesterday (24/5), it was announced that energy price cap is expected to rise by another £830 to £2,800 this October. Now, petrol prices have reached a new record high at 170p a litre and diesel at 181p.
People across the UK are being affected by cost-of-living prices rising. Kantar Worldpanel, which provides data across the grocery sector, says its measure of grocery inflation jumped by more than 1% over its last reporting period to 7% - with signs the peak is far from being reached.
Sky News has reported that the UK is 'heading into unprecedented territory'.
A spokesperson for MK Council wrote: "If you are worried about your finances and how you are going to make ends meet, there is help available."
Milton Keynes Council has listed the following support:
Help with paying your rent and Council Tax
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Housing Benefit and Council Tax reduction – Make a new claim for Council Tax Reduction or report a change in circumstances
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Discretionary Council Tax Reduction Scheme – MKC funded to provide additional support to those experiencing financial hardship.
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Energy Bills Rebate - Council Tax Rebate for Council Tax bands A to D
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Discretionary Housing Payments – An additional payment to individuals on Housing Benefit that are struggling to meet a shortfall in their rent.
Help with essential costs including Food and Energy
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Local Welfare Provision – MKC funded to provide essential support in the event of an emergency
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Food Bank - The provision of food, fuel, and small essential items, mostly in partnership with voluntary and charity groups
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Household Support Fund - Support with food and energy costs.
Other Government Support
There are benefits you may be entitled to if your income is low or has gone down.
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Universal Credit – tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Read more on the GOV.UK Universal Credit web page.
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Job Seekers Allowance – tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Read more on the GOV.UK Job Seeker’s Allowance web page.
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Income Support – tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Read more on the GOV.UK Income Support web page.
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Employment and Support Allowance – tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Read more on the GOV.UK Employment Support web page.
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Pension Credit – tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Read more on the GOV.UK Pension Credit web page.
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Tax Credits – tell Her Majesties Revenues & Customs (HMRC). Read more on the GOV.UK Report Changes that Affect your Tax Credits web page.
