Banff and Buchan MP welcomes new cost of living support payments
Register for free to read more of the latest local news. It's easy and will only take a moment.
Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has welcomed new cost of living support payments being delivered by the UK Government to 18,000 families and individuals across the area over the coming months.
Two payments totalling £650 will be delivered to low income households in the area with the first landing in accounts on July 14 and the other instalment in September.
Those eligible will receive a £150 top-up disability payment in September too.
In total, 9500 will get the cost-of-living payment in Banff and Buchan while a further 8500 will receive the £150 disability payment.
They are part of a £37 billion package being delivered by the UK Government to help ease the pressure on those struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
Mr Duguid says this targeted support shows the UK Government has stepped up and recognised how tough times are right now for families and households across the north-east.
He said: “Many families and individuals across Banff and Buchan are struggling with the effects of the cost-of-living crisis now.
"They are seeing energy, food and fuel bills rocket and are having to make increasingly tough decisions.
“That is why this intervention from the UK Government is so welcome. They have recognised the pressures people are facing and this will deliver support to those who need it most in the north-east.
“This money will go directly into your bank account if you are eligible and hopefully ease the pressure whether you are putting fuel in the car or paying for the weekly shop.
“The UK Government have once again stepped up and their total cost-of-living support now totals £37 billion.”
