Cost of living payments will provide a much-needed boost to millions of households across the UK between now and the end of the year to help combat soaring energy bills, rising inflation and ever-increasing prices on food and petrol. More than 7.2 million people have already received the first instalment of the £650 means-tested cost of living payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) with the second payment for £324 due to land in accounts this autumn - no dates have been announced yet.
People claiming Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)and no other means-tested benefit from DWP, will receive their payment of £326 between Friday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 7, with the second round of support due to be made in the winter. Other payments landing in accounts this month and over winter include £150 for people on disability benefits, £300 added to Winter Fuel Payments for pensioner households and the £400 energy bill rebate.
To help households understand which payment is being made and when - especially if it plays a crucial part in your budget planing - below is a quick guide to which cost of living payments are due including eligibility criteria.
