Hundreds of people around the UK have received the first instalments of the cost of living payments.
While many started to get payments earlier this summer to help with the rising cost of living, those who claim tax credits only got their this September. This comes as the UK Government launched the scheme to give the most vulnerable up to £600.
A total of 1,1 million families claiming tax credits started to receive the first £326 cost of living payment as the Government said the first payment was paid into people's bank accounts between September 2 and 7.
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However, if you get tax credits and benefits from DWP, you would have already received the first cost of living payment in July as part of a £37 billion package of support.
Now the DWP has confirmed that there will be a second payment of £324 will be issued to claimants in the winter - this will be on top of the £400 energy discount. According to the Government, specific dates will be announced closer to the time as winter officially runs from December 21 until March 20.
When Cost of Living Payments will be made:
| Benefit or tax credits | Cost of Living Payment | When you’ll be paid |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Credit | £326 | Between 14 and 31 July 2022 for most people |
| |
£324 | Autumn 2022 |
| Income-based JSA | £326 | Between 14 and 31 July 2022 for most people |
| |
£324 | Autumn 2022 |
| Income-related ESA | £326 | Between 14 and 31 July 2022 for most people |
| |
£324 | Autumn 2022 |
| Income Support | £326 | Between 14 and 31 July 2022 for most people |
| |
£324 | Autumn 2022 |
| Pension Credit | £326 | Between 14 and 31 July 2022 for most people |
| |
£324 | Autumn 2022 |
| Tax Credits | £326 | Between 2 and 7 September 2022 for most people |
| |
£324 | From winter 2022 |
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