The government is giving an extra payment of £650 paid in 2 lump sums to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
This cost of living payment will be paid by the end of July directly into people’s bank accounts if they are eligible. This is £326 and the money is from the Department of Work & Pensions. A second payment of £324 will be paid in the autumn.
This payment is for households that receive:
- Universal credit
- Income-based job seekers allowance
- Income-related Employment and support allowance
- Income support
- Working tax credit
- Child tax credit
- Pension credit
People on disability benefits will receive £150 in September (which may be on top of the cost of living payment above). This is for anyone that receives:
- Disability Living Allowance
- Personal Independence Payments
- Attendance allowance
- Scottish Disability Payments
- Armed Forces Independence Payments
- Constant Attendance Allowance
- War pension Mobility Supplement
Find out more information on the government’s Cost of Living Payment webpage
