Just hours left for thousands of hard-up households to get £100s worth of white goods or new boiler – how to claim now

STRUGGLING households have only a few hours left to claim hundreds of pounds worth of white goods or a new boiler — here’s how to apply now.

The Household Support Fund (HSF) is a government scheme which aims to support those most in need.

AlamyThe scheme will allow Gateshead Council to replace or repair boilers for households who are eligible for the fund[/caption] GettyEligible households can get a new carpet installed via the scheme[/caption]

Around £1.8million is available...