Millions on benefits including Universal Credit are missing out on help with key bill

MILLIONS of households on benefits including Universal Credit are missing out on

Almost 2.7million people are failing to claim a huge £3.5billion in council tax support, according to figures from Policy in Practice.

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Council tax support is a scheme where those on a low income or benefits can get money off the bill.

You could get a discount of anything up to 100% of your bill through the support.