The cold weather over the winter months can often increase the financial burden on families. This is even more of an issue as energy bills have surged by 10 per cent amidst plummeting temperatures.

Yet, there’s help for some Brits struggling to keep warm and manage expenses during these colder months with the Household Support Fund (HSF). Initially set up in October 2021, the HSF has seen multiple extensions, the latest of which ensures its availability until March 2025.

An extra £421 million…