Rachel Reeves to extend support fund to help poorest households

Chancellor understood to be looking at fifth extension of scheme to support people at risk of destitution

Rachel Reeves is set to extend the household support fund, which is due to end next month and helps tens of thousands of households at risk of destitution with cash, food parcels, fuel vouchers and clothing.

The chancellor is understood to be looking at a fifth extension of the scheme, which was launched in autumn 2021 to allow councils to distribute small grants for essentials for people in need. The details of the extension have not been finalised.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Chancellor understood to be looking at fifth extension of scheme to support people at risk of destitutionUK politics live – latest updatesRachel Reeves is set to extend the household support fund, which is due to end next month and helps tens of thousands of households at risk of destitution with cash, food parcels, fuel vouchers and clothing.The chancellor is understood to be looking at a fifth extension of the scheme, which was launched in autumn 2021 to allow councils to distribute small grants for essentials for people in need. The details of the extension have not been finalised. Continue reading…