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Steven Smith & Tom Beattie

First DWP cost of living payment of £326 being paid from today - see who is eligible

From today, approximately 1.1million people across the country will receive a £326 Cost of Living Payment from the Government.

Friday marks the start of the payment period for those in receipt of tax credits which is part of extra help announced by the Government earlier this year to help people deal with the cost of living crisis.

Those in receipt of some benefits are also eligible and will receive £650 in two parts- one of which has already been issued, with the second £324 to come in the autumn- Wales Online reports.

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