Department for Work and Pensions

The DWP will pay more than seven million households and HMRC will follow with around 830,000 more, taking the total number of households eligible for the cost of living payment to around eight million.

Cost of living payment: Exact date £300 boost will be paid this autumn Sophie Wills

People walk near the Jobcentre in Westminster.

DWP warning over Universal Credit changes coming in October Sophie Wills

Thousands of Universal Credit claimants are to be affected by new rules that have been introduced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) this week.

Universal Credit rule change launches this week - are you affected? Sophie Wills

Around six million people are set to receive a £150 cost of living payment- here’s what you need to know and how to check if you’re eligible for the cash boost.

Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment soon - am I eligible? Sophie Wills

Parents claiming Universal Credit will receive hundreds of pounds more from the end of June.

Parents claiming Universal Credit to receive £100s more in shake-up Sophie Wills

More than six million households will be eligible for the £150 disability cost of living payment, with the money set to start hitting bank accounts from next month.

Exact date six million people will get £150 cost of living payment Sophie Wills

Thousands of households are being urged to check if they are missing out on Pension Credit, which automatically triggers eligiblity for the cost of living payment and could make you up to £3,500 better off per year.

Days left for thousands of households to apply for cost of living cash

A Universal Credit sign in the window of the Job Centre in Westminster.

Thousands could miss out on £301 cost of living payment - here’s why Sophie Wills

The first instalment of the £900 cost of living payments is set to land in bank accounts today. The £301 cash boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC will be paid to those who are eligible over the next few weeks from Tuesday, April 25.

Cost of living payment to land in bank accounts from today Sophie Wills

Around eight million people across the UK will be getting the £900 cost of living payment over the next year, but only certain benefits qualify for the cash boost.

Benefits that don’t qualify for the £301 cost of living payment Sophie Wills

Women against state pension inequality (WASPI) protest outside the Houses of Parliament. Picture by Isabel Infantes via Getty Images

EMMA LEWELL-BUCK MP: The WASPI women deserve justice, they deserve proper compen... Emma Lewell-Buck MP

Child poverty figures.

Over a quarter of South Tyne kids living 'in poverty' Sonja Tutty

Local campaign slams newest North East child poverty figures (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Local campaign slams newest North East child poverty figures Jason Button

What you need to do as deadline to boost state pension extended Beth Franklin

PIP designed to improve the quality of life of those suffering from long-term physical disabilities or mental health conditions and could be an additional boost for many especially during the cost of living crisis.

The 21 health conditions that could entitle you to £156 a week Sophie Wills

The cash boost will start arriving in bank accounts in the Spring.

DWP confirm new cost of living payments for 2023

People on benefits will get a one off Christmas bonus payment. (Photo Illustration by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

DWP Christmas bonus - benefit recipients to receive cash boost Jason Button

Nearly 30,000 get winter fuel payment.

Nearly 30,000 get help with energy bills Andrew Dowdeswell

'Workless' households action call

Almost a quarter of South Tyne households 'workless' Andrew Dowdeswell

Carer Colin Mackenzie, 37, is "panicking" over how he is going to pay a £1,300 benefits overpayment bill.

Distraught father and carer having to go without meals to feed his children Neil Fatkin

The second cost of living payment is due to land in account from November 8.

DWP confirm when second instalment of £324 will be paid this autumn Sophie Wills

How Universal Credit is affected by August bank holiday - and when you will be p... Isabella Boneham

Child Poverty Actin's Alison Garnham.

Almost 2,000 families hit by 'two-child' support rule Patrick Jack

Pensioners will see the triple lock return from April 2023 (image: Adobe)

Pensioners could get £770 boost in 2023 as triple lock policy returns Henry Sandercock

Cold Weather Payment to close in days - check if you can claim £25 energy rebate Isabella Boneham

Disabled benefit appeals row

Hundreds win disabled benefit appeals Joanna Morris

Former South Shields Job Centre, Chapter Row

Bid to demolish former South Shields Job Centre Chris Binding

Boris Johnson pictured hosting Christmas quiz during Covid restrictions last yea...

Around 500,000 workers who claim Universal Credit are estimated to be in line to benefit before Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is what you need to know about today's Universal Credit changes Henry Sandercock

Universal Credit tax figures

Six thousand get Universal Credit tax help Katie Williams

People with drink and drug problems are to get help from a new scheme.

Boost for helping people recover from drink and drug problems as South Tyneside Tony Gillan

Amanda Bailey, director of the North East Child Poverty Commission.

Over 9000 South Tyneside children set to be affected by Universal Credit cut Sam Johnson

Many simply did not have the money to enable them to make other arrangements and have been left in huge financial difficulty, which has caused some women to struggle mentally.

KATE OSBORNE: Compensate WASPI women and right a ‘dreadful wrong’ By The Newsroom

Rosie Willoughby, a long-time Waspi campaigner

Renewed hope for WASPI campaigners after ombudsman finds failings Tommy Greene

Over 100 dodge child maintenance in South Tyneside Federica Bedendo

More hit by benefits cap

More single parents hit by benefits cap in South Tyneside Alex Ross

Payments from the DWP have been brought forward due to the bank holiday (Getty Images)

This is when benefit payments will be made over the May bank holiday Finlay Greig

The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the UK economy, with unemployment rising to a five-year high in the three months to December.

Which age groups have been hardest hit by the coronavirus jobs crisis? Helen Johnson

4.5m Universal Credit claims have been made since the Covid pandemic started - more than a third of the all-time figure (Photo: Shutterstock)

4.5m Universal Credit claims have been made since the Covid pandemic started - m... Iain Leggat

Boris Johnson is in favour of a 6 month Universal Credit uplift - but will it be enough? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson is in favour of a 6 month Universal Credit uplift - but will it be... Ethan Shone

Ian Thompson

Fears over 'perfect storm' of debt and hardship in 2021 in South Tyneside Gareth Crickmer

You could be eligible for monthly PIP benefit payments - here’s how to check if ... Iain Leggat

This is when benefits and tax credits will be paid over Christmas and New Year 2... Jenna Macfarlane