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123RF Those eligible for the payments will not need to apply or make a claim for them New scam People have been warned of a new scam circulating ahead of the second £300 Department for Work and Pensions cost of living payment this autumn. This scam targets those who are set to receive the payment in the coming weeks from the DWP. October or November No official payment date has been confirmed by the UK government, however it is believed the money will begin to be distributed in October or November. Since the cost of living payment scheme was announced last year, scammers have tried to take advantage of it. This new scam is just one of many which have circulated over the last 18 months. In this con, the criminals are sending mass messages out to Brits posing to be from th...

123RF Healthcare organisations and charities have written to the Prime Minister demanding higher basic rates of Universal Credit. A Boost Campaigners are calling on the government to give universal credit claimants a boost worth up to £200 per household. So far, 32 organisations have joined forces to write to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, demanding an increase to regular universal credit payments in the form of an Essentials Guarantee. An Essentials Guarantee would be a new law guaranteeing that the basic rate of universal credit is always enough for people to afford to buy the essentials. The letter comes as millions of people report they’re struggling to afford everyday basics amid the rising cost of living. ‘Acknowledge the cost-of-living emergency’ The lette...

123RF Household Support Fund There is further government funding for the Household Support Fund which is distributed to English councils, who know their areas best and can offer direct support for those most in need in their region. Funding is aimed at the most vulnerable and those who cannot pay for things like energy and water bills, food and essential items. You do not have to be getting benefits to get help from your local council, and if you do get benefits, they will not be affected. Local authorities can also issue food vouchers to families during the school holidays. Cost of Living Payment Households on means-tested benefits, including Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Tax Credits, will receive an additional payment of £900 this year, paid automatically in ...

123RF It’s the second of three payments from the government to help with the cost-of-living crisis  £300 cash The next cost of living payment is set to be paid out to millions over the coming weeks. The £300 cash will land in accounts as part of three instalments from the government. The payment is being given to those on means-tested benefits and follows the £301 sent out to millions of people in April and May of this year. Although the government is yet to confirm exact dates of when the £300 payment will be made, it will be this autumn. Martin Lewis predicted the actual date the payment will land in bank accounts to be October or November. And the final cost of living payment worth £299 will be paid in spring 2024. Who is eligible Who is eligible for the co...