This year will the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) hand out five cost of living payments to support low-income and vulnerable households with a boost of up to £1,350.
While this support will last throughout 2023 and early 2024, many are questioning whether more support will come for the rest of next year amid concerns about costs remaining high.
Former Labour minister Sir Stephen Timms asked the government to reveal when a decision would be made regarding payments next year.
Government support this year and last came in the form of cash boosts for low-income families worth £900 as well as one-off payments for pensioners and those with disabilities.
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