Child benefit bonus and energy rebates will feature in spring cost-of-living package

In March 2022, the Government introduced an excise duty cut of 20c per litre on petrol and 15c on diesel. It is thought they now plan to phase our that subvention. Picture: Lewis Whyld/PA

A fuel allowance lump sum, a bonus child benefit payment, and a further energy rebate are to be the main elements of the Government’s spring cost-of-living package.

A further once-off welfare payment is also under strong consideration.