People urged to claim £150 grant 'as soon as possible' as deadline approaches
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHouseholds are being warned they could miss out on a £150 grant to help towards energy costs if they don’t claim it in time.
The rebate, unveiled by former chancellor Rishi Sunak in April, aims to help households in council tax bands A-D to help cope with rising energy bills.
It is believed that over a million eligible households have still not applied for the rebate. For many, the rebate was given out automatically, but those who do not use direct debit as a way to pay for their council tax have been asked to apply manually to the council for the grant. READ MORE: Furious TikTok influencer tells people 'don't move to Manchester' The Government has now given councils a deadline of September 30 to pay the funds, reports The Mirror.
There are fears that huge numbers could miss out on the allocated money. Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said: “This is a botched Government scheme which leaves families and pensioners out in the cold.
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