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

The UK government will pay £100 this winter directly into the bank accounts of up to 20 million households in England living in council tax bands A to D. Payments are due to start in January; students in halls are excluded, while students in eligible private homes can receive the money, with councils responsible for arrangements for people who are exempt or do not pay council tax by direct bank payment. Chancellor John Healey urged Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to introduce similar support, but the decision rests with their devolved governments. The payment comes as a typical annual energy bill is forecast to rise by £276 in January.