Households in one part of the UK are being handed £65 supermarket vouchers to spend in stores, with more money available from local councils in other parts of the country.

The vouchers are to help eligible households that are struggling financially with food costs this winter , with the free vouchers being issued as part of the government’s Household Support Fund . The scheme gives local councils across England a share of a funding pot worth £742 million to support vulnerable homes with essential living costs, including energy bills and food. The funding is allocated from now until March 31, 2026, and local councils independently decide how to share the cash, so depending on where you live there may be different eligibility criteria to receive the support.

In the West Midlands,

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