Andy Burnham rule for Universal Credit households from November

NewsCost Of LivingUniversal CreditMillions more low-income households now get help13:05, 01 Aug 2026Millions more households will get cost-of-living support from the Government later this year.‌It comes after the £150 Warm Home Discount scheme was extended by Labour.‌This delivers crucial support with energy bills for some of the poorest homes during the coldest time of the year.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham new £300 charge for drivers of these popular modelsGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppThe discount knocks £150 off gas and electricity bills.‌This is normally applied by energy companies between November and January for most eligible households.The scheme is now helping more low-income people than ever under Labour.‌And this will continue to be the case under Andy Burnham.Now aroun