More than 11,000 households in East Kilbride constituency to receive cost of living payment

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Statistics from the UK Government show that 11,300 households in the East Kilbride constituency will receive the cost of living payment.The UK Government have confirmed that the latest £300 payments will be paid automatically into the bank accounts of those eligible in East Kilbride and Central Scotland between October 31 and November 19.It is part of a package worth £900 in total to support those on means-tested benefits in Central Scotland with the effects of the global cost of living crisis.Eligible pensioner households will also receive a further £300 later in the year, on top of the Winter Fuel Payment.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Those eligible in East Kilbride and Central Scotland do not need to apply for the payment, as it will be paid directly into their bank account.Local Conservative politicians Lisa Cameron MP and Central Scotland MSP Graham Simpson have “warmly welcomed” the latest cost of living payments being paid to thousands of their constituents.They say the UK Government are continuing to “step up” to support the most vulnerable in their constituency during these tough economic times.Dr Lisa Cameron said: “It is warmly welcomed that the UK Government are providing a further £300 in cost of living payments to the most vulnerable in East Kilbride.“The economic outlook