The DWP has announced when millions of benefits claimants will get their money over the Christmas period. The cost of living crisis has left many households struggling to afford their bills and led the government to roll out extra financial support for those hardest hit.
Millions of people received a £326 cost of living payment in July and £150 from their local council earlier this year. People on means-tested benefits are set to get £324 into their bank accounts in a few weeks while there is also extra help in the form of a discount on energy bills over six months. You can read all the financial support available between now and Christmas here.
And with Christmas fast approaching many will be wondering when they'll receive their benefits over the festive period. The way Christmas falls this year will mean a slight change to when you get your money so here's everything you need to know about when you'll get your benefits over Christmas.
