The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed 689,000 households across Scotland will receive the first of two cost of living payments totalling £650 from July 14. The Initial automatic instalment for means-tested benefit claimants will be £326, with the rest to follow in a second instalment from an unconfirmed date in the autumn.
People who claim both a means-tested benefit and Tax Credits from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), will receive the £326 from DWP next month. Claimants who only receive either Working Tax Credits or Child Tax Credit will receive the first of their two payments later this year - a date has not been announced yet.
The extra financial help comes as part of a £37 billion UK Government package to help families with cost of living pressures. The DWP has also confirmed that 607,000 people living in Scotland will receive the one-off disability payment for £150, which will land in bank accounts in September.
