The council tax hardship fund, which was first announced in March, is available to working-age people who get council tax support. Can I get a discount through the council tax hardship fund? The UK's council tax hardship fund, which is worth £500million, was announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the Budget in March. The support is available to Brits of working age who receive council tax support, also known as a council tax reduction, such as those on Universal Credit or unable to work. See our guide on who qualifies for a council tax discount here.

Source: Daily Mirror November 12, 2020 17:48 UTC