housing benefit
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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But eight councils allow people on much higher incomes to claim the allowance, with some also using council tax rebate or housing benefit as criteria.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025
Anyone who qualifies for pension credit may also be entitled to other financial support, including housing benefit, a reduction in council tax, help with heating costs and the warm home discount scheme, external.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2025
The letter specifically urged her to extend the payment to two million further pensioners by also including those who receive housing benefit, council tax support, attendance allowance and carers’ allowance.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2024
He said he did not take on tenants on housing benefit to avoid conflicts of interest with his role as the local council leader.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2024
They say the figures, published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, show £2.3bn was spent paying for households in temporary accommodation once housing benefit, which is paid by the government, was included.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2024
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