Cost Of Living Payments 2024/25. The first of two payments to help the poorest households with the cost of living will hit people's bank accounts from 14 july, the government says. Those born before 22 september 1958 will qualify for the £200 winter fuel payment this year the dwp has confirmed as the cost of living crisis continues.

The first of two payments to help the poorest households with the cost of living will hit people’s bank accounts from 14 july, the government says. The final £299 cost of living payment has now been made to anyone entitled to the old government grant.