DWP confirms over 8m families due to receive first £301 cost of living payment this Spring
The Department for Work and Pensions recently confirmed that over 8 million families across the UK on means-tested benefits will automatically receive a payment of £301 this Spring. It has also announced that over 6.5 million people on disability benefits will receive a £150 payment this summer.
New DWP guidance on GOV.UK states that exact payment windows and qualifying periods for eligibility will be announced in due course, but are designed to ensure a consistent support offer throughout the year. There has also been speculation that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt may announce additional support to help households with the cost of living crisis during this week's Budget , but nothing has been confirmed yet.
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