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Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?

Up to 20 million households in England will get a £100 payment to help with their energy bills this winter, Chancellor John Healey has announced in his Budget.

For many people, the £100 on offer is a lot of money, but it's worth considering the context.

A typical yearly energy bill is forecast to jump by £276 in January , according to consultants Cornwall Insight.

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