Andy Burnham new £200 cost-of-living payments

NewsCost Of LivingYour MoneyStruggling households can apply for cash payments08:14, 20 Jul 2026A new cost-of-living support fund will be open under Andy Burnham, with households able to apply for payments.‌Burnham steps into Number 10 on Monday to become the next Prime Minister.‌A new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) was recently launched, providing emergency payments to households for essentials like food, gas and electricity.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham automatic £200 payments for state pensioners born before 1960Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppAnyone can apply and people don't have to be claiming benefits.‌People need to apply through their local councils, who should have details on their websites.The new fund will be in place as Burnham takes over as the next Prime Minister.Whi