The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are implementing several financial measures to assist UK households amid the cost of living crisis. Approximately 700,000 households receiving tax credits and no other qualifying benefits are set to receive a £299 cost of living payment from HMRC from Friday, between February 16 and 22, 2024. The DWP has announced that over 99% of already-eligible claimants have received their £299 cost of living payment, with efforts ongoing to reach remaining eligible claimants by February 22. Additionally, the DWP is preparing for early payments of benefits 'next week' in March and April, a review of six benefits for fraud or error in an April crackdown, and the introduction of new Universal Credit payments up to £246 a month starting this week. Furthermore, the DWP has highlighted nine cost of living and energy support payments totaling £4,195 that are forthcoming, alongside a Universal Credit shake-up that will see certain benefits discontinued. The DWP also mentioned a benefit worth £900 that is going unclaimed and broke silence over future cost of living payments after February.
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Over 99% of already-eligible DWP claimants have received a £299 #CostOfLivingPayment The DWP will identify remaining eligible claimants and pay them up until 22 Feb To find out more, visit https://t.co/B74sscS44M #HelpForHouseholds https://t.co/2ZntJHkj3v
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Around 700,000 households, who receive tax credits and no other qualifying benefits, will receive a £299 cost of living payment from Friday. HM Revenue and Customs is making the payments to eligible tax credits customers across the UK between February 16 and 22 2024. https://t.co/zQ78G6gA2k