'I don’t know what will happen... I've only got £40 to last me 12 days'
manchestereveningnews.co.uk"If this carries on I don’t know what will happen. It’s putting more and more stress on me.” Alison is just one of millions of people across the UK who have struggled in the cost of living crisis.
Her plight had been buffered with quarterly payments from the government which allowed her to buy essentials such as food, clothes and heating.
However, these vital payments are set to end in just a few days. February 22 marks the end of any direct support payments being issued by the government after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed there are currently no plans to continue the scheme.
For many across the country, this may spell dire news where the payment provided a much-needed lifeline in the midst of a cost of living crisis. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
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