Support for Energy Costs: £100 Payment

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By Robert Anderson • Updated Oct 30, 2026 at 09:35

Council calls for faster action over unadopted roads - BBC — Support for Energy Costs: £100 Payment

Households in Council Tax bands A-D will receive a £100 payment next year. This measure is intended to assist households facing higher energy bills. The measure is part of Budget 2026, which also includes a new pension tax allowance of £13,319. However, second homeowners are not eligible for the £100 energy bill discount.

“This measure is intended to assist households facing higher energy bills,” — Victor Fenwick, staff writer at Stancroft Mere Practice, explained.

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Timeline

Oct 28 — Households in Council Tax bands A-D will receive a £100 payment next year....

Oct 29 — However, second homeowners are not eligible for the £100 energy bill discount....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Stancroft Mere Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Stancroft Mere Practice desk and last updated 09:02 UTC.

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