This winter, millions of people could be given a payment of up to £600 towards their heating bills. It comes as many people in the UK struggle to pay their bills due to soaring prices.
The payments will come through as a wam home discount. This scheme is a one-off payment worth £150 that is given to the poorest households to help with energy bills each winter.
But officials are also said to have plans for a one-off increase of £300, £500 or even £600, according to The Times. The newspaper reports that the Chancellor is set to tackle energy bills with a package in July, before focusing on general tax cuts in the autumn.
The Treasury has not confirmed plans for a one-off boost to the warm home discount scheme and it is thought to be one of several ideas being poured over to help the cost of living crisis. READ MORE:McDonald's announces major change for customers who pay in cash The scheme is now closed for this winter and will open again for October.
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