What is your view of a one-off £100 payment to households in Council Tax bands A–D?

The government has announced a one-off £100 payment to help households in Council Tax bands A–D with energy costs, expected to begin in January 2027.

Eligibility will be based on property bands rather than household income, potentially benefiting up to 20 million households in England.

Supporters argue the payment offers straightforward financial assistance, while critics question whether Council Tax bands effectively target households most in need.