Britons grappling with the escalating cost of living crisis may be eligible for approximately £19 billion that goes unclaimed annually in benefits, social tariffs and other discounts.

A 2023 study by Policy in Practice revealed that Universal Credit and Council Tax Support are among the most underclaimed government aids.

An estimated 2.7 million households are missing out on Council Tax Support, also known as Council Tax Reduction, which could offer them a share of £2.8 billion in support….