People receiving benefits are 'struggling' as they await news from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) on when the second cost of living payment will land in bank accounts.
People on certain eligible benefits, such as Universal Credit, are receiving an additional payment of £650 from the government to help them through the cost of living crisis, which has seen energy bills soar in recent months. The measure was announced by former chancellor Rishi Sunak back in May this year.
The first instalments were made in July, with claimants receiving a one-off sum of £326. The second instalment of the payment, which will be £324, is expected to land in bank accounts in autumn. However, the DWP is yet to confirm a date.
