The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has given a new update on when over eight million elderly households will receive a £300 payment this winter.
The one-off cost of living cash boost will be added to the Winter Fuel Payment this year to help pensioners with higher energy bills.
The Daily Record reports that this payment will be added automatically to claimants accounts, and not to the energy supplier - unlike the £150 Warm Home scheme and the £400 energy rebate. The Winter Fuel Payment, which now includes the £300 top-up, will give those eligible up to £600 this winter to help with the cost of living crisis.
