As energy prices hit unprecedented levels, the government has announced details of how it intends to help households and businesses in Northern Ireland deal with the cost of living crisis.As in the rest of the UK, there will be a cap placed on the unit price of electricity and gas for two years.
Some politicians have criticised the £100 heating oil payment, with SDLP leader Colum Eastwood describing it as an "insult". The Northern Ireland Economy Minister Gordon Lyons says he expects the money will be paid out before Christmas.The first instalment of £326 was paid to about seven million people between 20 and 30 July.The 1.1m people who only receive tax credits, rather than any of the other benefits, had to wait longer.
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