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A million households can apply for £400 energy rebate
The BBC reports almost a million households can now start applying for government help towards their energy bills, which was promised to help them through the winter
Most households have been getting £400 in energy support, paid in monthly instalments since October. But those in park homes, care homes and living off-grid have not yet seen a penny. Some say they feel "forgotten".
The government says it knows this is a difficult time for families. It says it is working to serve these additional households.
Although the government's online portal is now open it could still take weeks for these households to receive the payment.
Some 900,000 households can apply, including those who live in houseboats or have a communal electricity supply.
It will be open until the end of May and the payment will arrive in one lump sum, although it could take up to six weeks.
The BBC understands that once an application has been made, the information will be passed to the local council for verification, which could include a home visit.
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The BBC - A million households can apply for £400 energy rebate
