Earlier this summer the UK Government began giving millions of people a £326 payment in a bid to tackle the cost of living crisis. More than seven million people received £326 into their bank accounts in July - or September if you're on tax credits - in the first instalment of a combined £650 payment aimed at helping those most impacted by rising costs.
The £650 cost of living payment is being made in two lump sums to those on means-tested benefits. Those who claim universal credit, income-related employment support allowance, income-based jobseeker’s allowance, income support and pension credit, would have received their money between July 14 to July 31. Those on tax credits should have seen the money between September 2 and September 7.
The UK Government has confirmed that the second instalment - £324 - will be with eligible households by the end of October. However, it's possible that you might not have received the first payment yet despite being eligible. This could be, for example, due to an error by the DWP which meant your payment was never processed.
