Families on Universal Credit can apply for free £300 vouchers this month – check if you’re eligible

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THOUSANDS of households can apply for free vouchers from their local council this month.

This is through the Government’s Household Support Fund, which has given £742million to councils across the country to help struggling residents.

AlamyStruggling families could be eligible for up to £300 in vouchers from the council[/caption]

Local authorities can choose how they use the funds to help people in their area, and the latest to reveal its plans is City of Doncaster Council.