Millions of people have already received the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) first cost of living payment in recent weeks. The department began rolling out its £301 cost of living payments to millions of households on means-tested benefits in late April, with all payments due to be paid by May 17.
It is part of a combined financial support package worth £900 being handed out between now and next spring as the government aims to alleviate the cost of living crisis for those hardest hit. Many have faced spiralling costs in recent months with energy prices, supermarket prices and food inflation all rising.
While time has run out for most to claim the £301, there are more cost of living payments coming in the next few months that could make a big difference to your pocket. Here are all the cost of living payments and other money deadlines coming and how you can get them. To get all the latest money-saving news straight to your inbox sign up here.
