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, Liberal Democrat MP Daisy Cooper, has asked the DWP if it will broaden the eligibility criteria for the £650 payment to include people who are receiving Housing Benefit.
