British Airways passengers will soon be able to use messaging apps for free while flying with the airline.
19.02.2024 - 12:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
With cost of living payments coming to an end this week, many may be looking for ways for financial support.
Fortunately, there could be up to nine other avenues to get more support for the cost of living crisis worth up to £3,700. While energy bills are forecasted to drop to £1,620 a year from April 1 (based on predictions from Cornwall Insight), many may still struggle to pay.
One way of helping with energy bills is through applying for financial schemes. For example, the Household Support Fund offers up to £450 and is provided by local councils for their given area, Bristol Live reports.
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However, each council allocates what their government-given Household Support Fund is spent on so it's worth seeing what help they have on offer.
Another way of getting some extra help is through NatWest's switch offer worth £200.
To get the free cash, you need to move your current account to either a Reward or Select account. You will then need to put in £1,250 into the account and log into the mobile app within 60 days of the switch.
After this, the money will be given to you within seven days.
The Winter Fuel Payment can provide up to £600 throughout the winter months and is provided to pensioner households. On their own, the payments are worth up to £300.
However, the government will top up the payment with an extra £300 Pensioner cost of living payment. You can get a Winter Fuel Payment for this winter if you were born before September 25, 1957.
Cold Weather Payments are issued when the average temperature in an eligible area is either recorded as, or forecasted to be, zero degrees celsius or lower. Each payment is worth £25 with multiple payments available
British Airways passengers will soon be able to use messaging apps for free while flying with the airline.
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