The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed that the payments for the second part of the £650 means-tested cost of living support will be made to more than eight million households from November 8 to 23. The one-off lump sum is for £324 and will be paid to those on certain DWP benefits only.
People claiming Working Tax Credits or Child Tax Credits - with no other means-tested benefit - will receive the money between November 23 and 30. Nobody needs to apply for these payments as they will be made automatically if you are eligible and meet the requirements of the qualifying period.
But these aren’t the only financial support payments due between now and Christmas and it’s important for everyone to be aware of what they are and when they are due so that if they need to apply, they can do it now and not miss out on cash that could help with the cost of living during the colder months.
