Your £650 cost of living payment may be delayed owing to these four reasons

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Millions of the most vulnerable in society will receive the first part of their £650 cost of living payment this week. As the deadline for claimants to be paid was July 31, but despite the deadline having passed, some people are yet to receive the money.

The cost of living packages are part of a raft of measures unveiled by former chancellor Rishi Sunak.The targeted support was considered to help those struggling with soaring fuel, food and energy prices.

Automatic payments are set to be made directly into the bank accounts of claimants who are in receipt of benefits. Over 8 million people are set to benefit from this £650 cost of living package, however they may not see money in their account this week.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing delays. If you haven’t received the first instalment of your cost of living payment yet, get in touch with DWP now.There are four main reasons for a delay in your cost of living payment, here they are: Your benefit hasn't been approved yet To qualify for the £650 cost of living payment, a claimant must be receiving any of the following: Universal Credit Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Income Support Pension Credit Child Tax Credit Working Tax Credit If you have received any of these or registered a successful claim by 25 May, you will get your first instalment.