DWP to pay millions of households £300 in two week's time
manchestereveningnews.co.ukMillions of households are set to receive a £300 cash boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in just two week's time.
The payment will be part of a greater government scheme to deliver £900 in cost of living support for households facing immense financial pressure.
Eligible claimants receiving a qualifying DWP benefit will begin receiving the cash boost from October 31 until November. Meanwhile, those who receive benefit payments exclusively from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will instead begin receiving the payment from November 10.
However, not all benefit claimants will be eligible for the £300 as they must have received a payment for one of the qualifying benefits between August 18, 2023 and September 17, 2023 - known as the qualifying period. Read more: DWP cost of living payments and support - three dates before Christmas to be aware of Read more: DWP error means thousands could get 'special payment' for benefits mistake Mel Stride, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, said: “The best way we can boost bank balances is by bearing down on inflation, but as we get there, we are ensuring the most vulnerable households are cushioned from high prices with a further Cost of Living payment." The £300 payment will be made to eligible households receiving the following benefits: Despite this, you may not be eligible for the payment if your Universal Credit payment was reduced to £0 during the qualifying period - otherwise known as a 'nil award' - in most cases.
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