£100 Energy Bill Support to Be Sent Directly to Bank Accounts for 20 Million People
The £2.6 billion package will be paid through local authorities and also extends energy tax relief and fuel duty support for households and drivers.
- On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the GOV.UK council tax band checker crashed after Chancellor John Healey announced a £100 Household Energy Payment for households in bands A-D in England.
- Healey described the Autumn Budget as a package for "the working people of Britain," aiming to provide families "a bit of breathing space" amid rising energy bills this winter.
- The Treasury stated the £2.6 billion Household Energy Payment will reach 20 million households starting in January, with the government estimating support for 80% of households nationwide.
- While the government website remains "running slower than usual," officials advised households unable to access the checker can verify their council tax band using their latest bill.
- Through the Barnett formula, the Scottish and Welsh governments and Northern Ireland Executive will receive equivalent funding to provide similar targeted support across their nations.
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