The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed last month that more than 8 million households across the UK will start to receive a cash payment for £326 from next week to help mitigate the rising cost of living. The first instalment of the £650 one-off boost will land in bank accounts from Thursday July 14, continuing to the end of the month.
People who claim both a means-tested qualifying benefit and Tax Credits from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), will receive the £326 from DWP this month. Those who only claim Working Tax Credits or Child Tax Credits will get the first of their two payments later this year - a date has still to be announced.
However, in response to a recent query from Independent MP, Neil Coyle, on whether all Universal Credit claimants will receive the payment at the same time as everyone else on other benefits, the DWP explained that payments are being staggered due to the high number of people entitled to the support. It also advised that there “may be potential delays for a small minority of cases due to their unique characteristics”.
