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UK households can claim cost of living payments worth hundreds of pounds during October.

Special cash payments are available from local councils and households in need of help can submit applications.

It's part of a winter cost of living support package handed to local authorities by the Government through the Household Support Fund (HSF).

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Anyone can apply for the cash, though people in financial crisis will be prioritised for support.

This will include families struggling to pay for basic essentials like food, gas and electricity.

Local authorities run individual schemes and may pay out different amounts. Birmingham Cit

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