Millions of benefits claimants are set to receive the first half of their Cost of Living payment within weeks. Those in receipt of certain benefits will begin receiving cash as part of a package of measures announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to help struggling households with the cost of soaring energy bills.
And those eligible will receive the £650 boost in two lump sums. The first set of payments will start to be made from July.
As reported by Nottinghamshire Live, people in receipt of Universal Credit, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Pension Credit and Universal Credit may qualify. A spokesperson for the Government said: "You will get one payment from July 2022 and a second payment in autumn 2022, if you’re entitled.
