Who will get the cost-of-living payment and when?
Energy bills are set to rise sharply - prompting calls for the government to offer more help.
Some households received a first payment to assist with the soaring cost of living in July, with a second due in the autumn.Two payments totalling £650 are being made to more than eight million low-income households who receive the following benefits:pension credit The first instalment of £326 was paid to most people between 14 and 31 July. In a very small number of complicated cases, payments were made slightly later.Worried about energy bills? The BBC's Colletta Smith tells you - in a minute - about four discounts and payments that could help
Those on tax credits have had to wait longer, as the first payment for most will be made between 2 and 7 September, and the second will be made during the winter.People aren't eligible if they receive New Style Employment and Support Allowance, contributory Employment and Support Allowance, or New Style Jobseeker's Allowance - unless they get Universal Credit.
Anyone who thinks they are entitled to the help, but hasn't got it, should contact the office that pays their benefit or tax credits., which is a gateway to these extra payments.
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