https://kingston-news.co.uk/tag/financial-support/ Recent content in financial support on Kingston News Hugo en-GB Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100 https://kingston-news.co.uk/cost-of-living-support-2026-what-help-exists/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100 https://kingston-news.co.uk/cost-of-living-support-2026-what-help-exists/ <p>If you&rsquo;re struggling with the cost of living in 2026, the support landscape has changed. There will be no general Cost of Living Payment this year, and the schemes available are more targeted than they were in 2022 and 2023. However, several specific programmes remain active, and understanding which ones you might qualify for could help ease financial pressure.</p> <h2 id="what-support-actually-exists-now">What support actually exists now</h2> <p>The government runs several cost-of-living support schemes through different channels. Some are automatic—your energy supplier or local council processes the support without you having to apply. Others require you to check your eligibility and claim directly. The key is knowing which schemes match your circumstances.</p>