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THE DWP HAS ANNOUNCED NEW FUNDING FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND COUNCILS ACROSS ENGLAND - WITH HOUSEHOLDS IN HULL POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO £200 WORTH OF PAYMENTS 10:29, 30 May 2025Updated

14:28, 30 May 2025 Thousands of UK households are set for a financial lifeline amid the soaring cost of living crisis, as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rolls out new funding to

English local councils. Thanks to this government initiative extended by Labour, Hull's residents may see up to £200 transferred into their bank accounts. Pensioners within the area are

eligible for a £200 boost, while low-income families could qualify for a £40 grant to help cover school uniforms, in addition to food vouchers during school holidays for those receiving

free school meals. READ MORE: Award-winning gut health brand cuts 25% off 'life changing' bloating-busting sachet Acknowledging the struggle faced by many, Hull City Council's

Leader, Councillor Mike Ross said: "We know that people are continuing to be severely impacted by the ongoing increases in the cost of living". As a Council, we're using this

funding to help vulnerable residents afford the essentials." He further emphasised the dire choices some face in adverse weather conditions: "No-one should have to make the choice

between heating or eating when we get to the colder months, so we've allocated this money now to make sure we have the right things in place for the next year." GET THE LATEST DWP

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scheme in Hull remain pending, eager residents are advised to keep an eye on the council's website for impending announcements. This move comes as Sir Keir Starmer's Labour

administration reconsiders reversing the contentious slash in Winter Fuel Payments, reports Birmingham Live. One disgruntled pensioner expressed their frustration, saying: "To U-turn

any policy without some acknowledgment of it being a dreadful mistake will probably lead to even more anger and deeper distrust. "We are not only losing voters but party activists as

well. Members are resigning because of their disagreement with government policies on a range of issues,". Article continues below In a letter to the Guardian, they vented: "We

need more than a U-turn. Instead, a complete reset is required, but I'm not holding my breath." They also doubted the leadership's ability to act, stating: "I doubt that

the current leadership is capable of doing anything without being forced into it and, if they do, that will enable the cheerleaders for Reform to make cynical political capital of the

situation we find ourselves in." Another person took a jab at the Labour leadership: "Starmer and Rachel Reeves will never be forgiven for this. Their reputation is now indelibly

damaged, and quite rightly so. Ruthlessly targeting the poorest, most vulnerable members of society was indefensible."