Andy Burnham and John Healey new £200 cost-of-living payments - how to claim

NewsCost Of LivingYour MoneyHouseholds have to apply for the cash themselves11:08, 01 Aug 2026Households can come forward to apply for new cost-of-living payments.‌The emergency support fund will be open under Andy Burnham and new Chancellor John Healey.‌It's called the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) which aims to help struggling families with essentials like food, gas and electricity.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham new £300 charge for drivers of these popular modelsGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppAnyone can apply and households don't have to be claiming benefits in order to be considered.‌Those in most urgent need of financial support will be prioritised, however.This might include parents with young kids or vulnerable pensioners.‌People need to apply through their local councils b