Millions of UK households will receive £301 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions...

Published: 11:21 pm March 26, 2023
Updated: 10:07 am October 8, 2025
First 2023/24 Cost Of Living Payment Dates Announced

Millions of UK households will receive £301 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 25 April and 17 May.

This is the first of three payments totalling up to £900 for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit, in 2023/24. This follows the £650 Cost of Living Payment made to over eight million people in 2022.

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