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New Fund Helps All Struggling Households | Leeds News
Andy Burnham’s new Crisis and Resilience Fund is here to help anyone struggling with rising costs — no benefits required. It replaces the old Household Support Fund and targets urgent needs like food, gas, and electricity, with priority given to families with young kids. Apply through your local council — if you’ve applied before, you’re likely on a waiting list. Officials say even if you’re not on Universal Credit, you could still qualify. The process is the same as before, so if you’ve requested help since May, expect to hear from your local team soon. This is real, immediate relief for…
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