{"id":67946,"date":"2023-11-02T12:55:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T12:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talkcelnews.com\/?p=67946"},"modified":"2023-11-02T12:55:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T12:55:06","slug":"nine-freebies-and-discounts-worth-up-to-6300-you-can-get-on-universal-credit-in-november-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talkcelnews.com\/lifestyle\/nine-freebies-and-discounts-worth-up-to-6300-you-can-get-on-universal-credit-in-november-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Nine freebies and discounts worth up to \u00a36,300 you can get on Universal Credit in November | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

STRUGGLING households on Universal Credit and other benefits can get a host of freebies and discounts in November.<\/p>\n

The help comes on top of regular payments and could come in useful with energy bills for the average household at \u00a31,834.<\/p>\n

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Bear in mind not everyone will pay the \u00a31,834 figure, and you might end up forking out more or less depending on your usage.<\/p>\n

Inflation currently sits at 6.7% too, meaning the price of everyday essentials is rising.<\/p>\n

But from cost of living payments, to the Household Support Fund and social broadband and phone tariffs, there's help at hand.<\/p>\n

Of course, the exact amount of help you can get varies depending on your personal circumstances.<\/p>\n

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However, if you are eligible for all the support, you will receive \u00a36,353 in total, which could come in more than useful.<\/p>\n

Here's everything you need to know.<\/p>\n

Household Support Fund – \u00a3500<\/h2>\n

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They are then allocating their own unique share.<\/p>\n

That means what you are entitled to varies depending on where you live, but in most cases you will be in line for help if you are receiving certain benefits or on a low income.<\/p>\n

For example, households in Ribble Valley Council have just weeks left to apply for vouchers worth up to \u00a3500.<\/p>\n

Remember to check if you qualify for benefits too, as they can make you eligible for the Household Support Fund.<\/p>\n

Cost of living payment – \u00a3300<\/h2>\n

The second instalment of the Government's \u00a3900 cost of living payment, worth \u00a3300, started being made on October 31 and all should be made by November 19.<\/p>\n

Remember, if you receive tax credits only, you'll be paid between November 10 and 19.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0money\u00a0is paid to you automatically if you qualify, which will be if you are in receipt of any of the following benefits:<\/p>\n