The LGA says the Household Support Fund – which helps people struggling to buy food, pay bills and cover other essentials – is due to expire at the end of September and needs to be extended for at least six months to avoid an impending cliff-edge in support.
More than four out of five councils expect demand for welfare support to increase over winter, just as vital dedicated funding for vulnerable households is due to run out, councils warn.
The Local Government Association says the Household Support Fund – which helps people struggling to buy food, pay bills and cover other essentials – is due to expire at the end of September and needs to be extended for at least six months to avoid an impending cliff-edge in support.
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Another safety net goes…. Are there any plans to provide any other way?…