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income support

British

noun

(in Britain, formerly) a social security payment for people on very low incomes

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The hubs can also serve as a way to direct people towards long-term help, Ms Buchanan says, for issues such as struggling to pay heating bills, income support or gaining work skills.

From BBC

Right after the fires, we immediately deployed $400,000 for a round of income support and connected people with the resources they needed to help them.

From Los Angeles Times

Miller said the government believed the best way to help lower-income households manage the cost of living was through direct support such as income support and personal tax allowances.

From BBC

She added: "There is also help available through income support, with rates increasing by 8.6% in 2024 and again by 4% this January."

From BBC

"Those owning outright and those whose rents are fully met by income support are in better position than those who have bought recently or who are paying a market rent," the report stated.

From BBC

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