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Join us LIVE as our experts explain what this week's £326 cost of living payments mean for you

Join us today at 1pm live on the Daily Mirror Facebook page

Millions of claimants on Universal Credit and benefits will get a payment of £326 from today to help with the soaring cost of living.

The cash will be paid out to more thane eight million households in total.

The money is the first half of a £650 Government cost of living payment, and will be paid out from July 14.

Consumer champion Martyn James will be joined by Mirror Money reporter Sam Barker today at 1pm on a Mirror Facebook Live to run through everything you need to know.

You can ask us a question during the live broadcast, or drop us a line now at: mirror.money.saving@mirror.co.uk.

You should get the money by the end of July, if eligible, although the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned of possible delays.

You may not get the top-up payment on the day you usually get your benefits.

Those who claim Tax Credits - so Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit - are expected to get their £650 cost of living payment slightly later.

What benefits are eligible for the £650 payment?

The £650 payment is only being awarded to those who claim means-tested benefits - so where your income and savings are taken into account.

This includes:

  • Child Tax Credit

  • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance

  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

  • Income Support

  • Pension Credit

  • Universal Credit

  • Working Tax Credit

Join us today (July 14) at 1pm live on the Daily Mirror Facebook page

The DWP has also issued advice on how you can challenge a decision.

If you claim certain disability benefits, there is a £150 cost of living payment due in September.

Pensioners in receipt of Winter Fuel Payments will get an extra £300.

Every home in England, Scotland and Wales will also receive £400 off their energy bills, spread out over six months from October.

Join us today (July 14) at 1pm live on the Daily Mirror Facebook page

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