Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, welcomed that 29,800 families across Milton Keynes will receive £301 from the Conservative Government as the latest Cost of Living Payments begin to be sent out.
Alongside this, 21,800 eligible individuals in Milton Keynes will also receive the Conservative Government’s Disability Cost of Living Payment worth £150 again this year.
Households from across the city who have claimed qualifying means-tested benefits during the eligibility period will be automatically paid £301 in their first payment this year. This direct support is part of the Conservative Government’s £94 billion package of Cost of Living support worth £900 this year for vulnerable households receiving means-tested benefits.
The payments are made directly with no need to apply or do anything to receive it.
In addition to means-tested cost of living support, the Energy Price Guarantee is continuing to help keep household energy bills as low as possible – ensuring the typical family pays no more that £2,500 for their energy bills until the end of June this year.
This support will be delivered alongside the Prime Minister’s five-point plan to halve inflation, grow the economy, reduce debt, cut waiting lists and stop the boats.
Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, said: "This Conservative Government has consistently stepped up and provided support for those most in need, from the Furlough scheme during the pandemic to Cost Of Living payments for vulnerable people.
"Putin's abhorrent war in Ukraine and the cost of the pandemic have seen prices rise around the world and we're stepping in to protect families in Milton Keynes who are being hit the hardest."
Work and Pensions Secretary, Mel Stride, commented: “This latest additional payment will be welcomed by millions of families – as will further payments due over the next year.
“We have continually supported those most vulnerable to rising costs, including through record benefits and national living wage increases as well as these exceptional Cost of Living Payments responding to the global pressures we are facing.
“We will also continue to deliver on our five priorities, including halving inflation, as this will ease pressure on households currently struggling with household bills and rising prices.”
Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, added: “The best thing we can do to help people’s money go further is deliver on our priorities to halve inflation and grow the economy.
“But we’re also here to help people through these tough times, which is why we’re holding down energy bills, freezing fuel duty, increasing Universal Credit, and giving £900 payments to low income and vulnerable families - all in part funded through windfall taxes on energy profits.”
