How and when will the £900 cost of living payment be paid?
Unlike last year’s help, this cost of living payment will be paid in three, not two, instalments.
There’s no need to apply for the help – instead, the DWP will be in touch.
The first payment, which will be £301, will be paid directly into bank accounts in Spring.
The Sun asked the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for dates on when payments will be made – it said it’ll provide more information nearer the time.
But payment dates are designed to ensure a consistent support offer throughout the year.
This is so hard-up households will get a “consistent support offering throughout the year”, the DWP said.
The second instalment of the £900 cost of living payment will be paid in autumn – this second chunk is worth £300.
Spring next year will see the final chunk of the £900 cost of living payment dished out – it is worth £299.
Again, further details about the qualifying benefit date for the second and third payments will be announced nearer the time.
