Families on Universal Credit can apply for free cash worth £600 to help with the cost of living – are you eligible?

THOUSANDS of households can get up to £600 of free cost of living cash.

The money comes from the Government’s Household Support Fund, which has given councils a share of £742million to help struggling residents.

GettyThousands of families can get free cash payments of up to £600[/caption]

Eligibility criteria varies depending on where you live but help is usually offered to those on benefits or a low income.

Eligible households in Richmond, London, will get payments...