DWP payment dates for first month of tax year - including benefits and Cost of Living bonuses
The start of a new tax year will see a series of new nationwide government support come in from the Department for Work and Pension .
During his Spring Budget, the Chancellor confirmed that a £94bn support package has been put in place to protect struggling families, equating to around £3,300 worth of support for the average family. This has mainly been uplifted by the government's decision to keep the energy price guarantee at £2,500 from April.
If you're expecting a benefit payment, such as Universal Credit, on either of these dates, the DWP will instead pay it early on Thursday, April 6. However, if you're not expecting a payment on these dates then you will receive your benefits as normal. To be considered eligible for Cost of Living payments, you must be receiving one of the following benefits:£300 pensioner cost of living payment Anyone who receives the Winter Fuel Payment for 2023/24 will be automatically eligible for some extra cash worth up to £300. This pensioner Cost of Living payment will be topped up onto the usual Winter Payment in November 2023.
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