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What help is there for low incomes?

Government support for low-income households often includes benefits like Universal Credit, designed to help with living costs. Local councils also run schemes, sometimes with food banks, to provide emergency food and supplies. Wes Streeting's advice about stockpiling supplies may be harder for those struggling financially.

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