Andy Burnham new £200 cost-of-living payments entering bank accounts in September

NewsCost Of LivingYour MoneyHouseholds can come forward to apply for bonus payments12:14, 05 Sep 2026Updated 12:14, 05 Sep 2026Andy Burnham's Government has launched the new fund.(Image: Cathal McNaughton/PA Wire)Special cost-of-living payments will be paid out to more households during September.‌An emergency fund has been launched by the Government with households able to submit claims.‌This helps residents with essential costs like food, water and energy.‌READ MORE: PIP households sent major update on Andy Burnham 'cuts'READ MORE: Andy Burnham new bank account rules for households with £10,000 savingsAnyone can apply, and people don't need to be claiming benefits.‌Households must submit applications to their local councils, with details of how to do so available on their websites.Local