Chancellor understood to be looking at fifth extension of scheme to support people at risk of destitution
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Rachel Reeves is set to extend the household support fund due to end next month, which helps tens of thousands of households at risk of destitution with cash, food parcels, fuel vouchers and clothing.
The chancellor is understood to be looking at a fifth extension of the scheme that was launched in autumn 2021 to allow councils to distribute small grants for essentials for people in need. The details of the extension have not been finalised.