Household Support Fund

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Chancellor Extends Household Support Fund for Six More Months

Budget announcement - Chancellor Jeremy Hunt - Cost of living - Financial assistance - Household Support Fund

Breaking news: Household support fund extended to provide relief for vulnerable households.

The household support fund (HSF) has been extended by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt for an additional six months, providing much-needed assistance to vulnerable households across England. This fund, originally launched to help families facing financial difficulties, offers support through foodbanks, warm spaces, and food vouchers. With the ongoing challenges of the cost of living, this extension comes as a lifeline for many families struggling to make ends meet.

The government's commitment to the Household Support Fund was evident in the Budget announcement, where Chancellor Jeremy Hunt emphasized the importance of supporting the most vulnerable families. This extension will not only offer financial assistance but also provide essential resources to families in need, ensuring they have access to basic necessities during these tough times.

As the Household Support Fund receives an additional £500 million in funding, it showcases the dedication to alleviating the burden on vulnerable households until September 2024. The fund's impact extends beyond just financial aid, providing a sense of security and relief to families facing economic challenges.

In conclusion, the extension of the Household Support Fund highlights the government's response to the pressing issue of cost-of-living pressures faced by vulnerable households. It serves as a beacon of hope for many families, showing that support is available during times of financial uncertainty. With this extension, families can rest assured that help is on the way, ensuring they have the necessary resources to navigate through these challenging times.

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Budget: Household support fund extended for six months (Local Government Chronicle)

The household support fund (HSF) has been extended for an extra six months, the chancellor announced in today's Budget. The fund, which was first launched.

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Spring Budget 2024: Household Support Fund extended by six ... (Inside Housing)

The government's Household Support Fund, which allows councils to help families via foodbanks, warm spaces and food vouchers, will be extended for six ...

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Budget: Household Support Fund extended (The MJ)

A scheme aimed at supporting the most vulnerable households will be extended for another six months, chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced in the Budget.

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Jeremy Hunt extends £3bn Household Support Fund again in ... (Teesside Live)

The Household Support Fund will be extended by another six months until September 2024 and will receive a further £500m in funding.

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Household support fund extended in the Budget – here's what you ... (iNews)

The fund, designed to support vulnerable households struggling with the rising cost-of-living, will be extended for a further six months.

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Jeremy Hunt extends 'lifeline for families' household support fund for ... (Big Issue)

Jeremy Hunt has announced an extension to the household support fund, a “lifeline for families” which gives cash and vouchers for essentials.

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Household Support Fund extended | Public Sector Executive (Public Sector Executive)

In his Spring Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has extended the Household Support Fund (HSF) for six months due to ongoing cost-of-living pressures.

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Household Support Fund extended for six months in England (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

The Household Support Fund, aimed at supporting vulnerable households with the cost of living, will be extended a further six months beyond March.

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