Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?
Source: BBC ·
Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.
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Up to 20 million households in England will get a £100 payment directly into their bank accounts this winter, the government has announced. Here's what you need to know about the payment. For many people, the £100 on offer is a lot of money, but it's worth considering the context. A typical yearly energy bill is forecast to jump by £276 in January , so many people will still feel worse off despite the payment. Will I get the payment? And how can I check? Those living in properties which are in council tax bands A to D in England will get the payment, the government has said. As such, it's worth checking which council tax band your home is in , external . If you live in England, you can use the search function by typing your postcode into the box. Will I get it if I live in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland? Chancellor John Healey said in his Budget on Wednesday that the policy was for England but that funding is available for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to make the…