Dr Bhattacharya’s belief is that cash payments of up to £500 would be the best answer to the cost of living crisis, allowing households to decide for themselves how to spend the money. Households where no one is a higher-rate taxpayer should get a cheque for £300, with an additional £200 for those on Universal Credit or legacy benefits, Dr Bhattacharya has suggested.
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