Andy Burnham confirms four groups who will not get £100 energy cash payment

Andy Burnham has put a number of plans in action this week and one is not good news for certain people. The UK Government has outlined a number of groups of people who will not be eligible for a payout due soon. The four categories of individuals who will not qualify for the £100 Household Energy Payment have been announced, and comes as energy costs continue to climb this year owing to the Middle East conflict. Chancellor John Healey has pledged support for families potentially struggling with escalating expenses this winter, but it seems not all will be welcome to claim for an extra helping hand.

In his maiden Autumn Budget, money man John Healey stated he will "create immediate breathing space for families" facing the mounting cost of living, which came as a relief to many who may be wondering how they were going to afford winter. They also said they would be assisting households in managing expenses over the longer term by pledging to remove standing charges from gas bills and supporting families dealing with energy debt. It was announced that approximately 20 million households will receive a £100 payment from the government to assist with energy costs this winter.

The £2.6 billion initiative is designed to relieve pressure on families during the harshest months and carry them through to spring. He said: "Let me say this to families at home. I know that with the conflict in the Middle East, rising energy bills are a real worry. I know that people look to Government at times like this, not to solve all their problems, but to give them a bit of breathing space. "So today I'm taking one further step.

This winter, for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, I am announcing a £100 energy payment for households, paid directly into people's bank accounts to deal with rising energy bills. "That's a £2.6 billion scheme to take the pressure off in the coldest months and see people though to the spring." Around 20 million households will qualify, which works out around 88% of households within the bottom three income deciles. English households qualify for the Household Energy Payment if they're liable for council tax on a property falling within bands A to D, and reside there as their primary residence.

Most households exempt from council tax will also be included, with complete eligibility requirements to be released shortly, according to the government. The payments are scheduled to be distributed from January 2027 and deposited straight into bank accounts. But some won't qualify. Those paying council tax on and residing in properties beyond bands A to D won't qualify for the payment. Second homes, vacant properties, or households where the occupant isn't liable for council tax are also excluded from eligibility.

You can verify your council tax band by visiting Check your Council Tax band. For those who settle their council tax via direct debit and reside in bands A to D, no action is required as the rebate will be deposited straight into your bank account. Those not using direct debit will receive an invitation from their council to claim the rebate directly.