Boris Johnson has welcomed the extra £15 billion package of support to help families across Uxbridge and South Ruislip with rising costs and their energy bills – ramping up direct Government support to a huge £37 billion package of cost of living support.
Due to a series of global forces, families and businesses are being hit with everyday price rises – to tackle these price rises the Conservative Government have outlined their priority to help the millions of families struggling with the cost of living.
The £37 billion package of support includes doubling the October £200 rebate to £400 – and turning this tranche of support to a non-repayable grant, supporting 8 million vulnerable households with a £650 cost of living payment, helping 8 million pensioner households with a £300 cost of living payment and supporting 6 million people on disability benefits with a £150 cost of living payment.
This new support builds on a £22 billion package of support already in place to help families combat global cost of living pressures including global economies reopening following the pandemic, Putin’s war in Ukraine, and a fresh wave of lockdowns in China.
Commenting, Boris said: “I know families across Uxbridge and South Ruislip are struggling with rising costs driven by global pressures and rising energy prices. These new measures, which includes a further £15 billion of support, bring the total cost of living package to £37 billion – supporting the most vulnerable in Hillingdon with up to £1,200 per household and directly boosting support for pensioners. This timely and targeted support will help those most in need whilst the boosted cash grant of £400 will support families across the board who need support with their bills.”
A new website has been launched for residents to see what government support is available to help them with the cost of living. This can be found at: Cost of Living Support – Get government support to help with the cost of living (campaign.gov.uk)
