Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, has welcomed the announcement that the next cost of living payment, worth £300 for 8,100 vulnerable and low-income households in Wealden, will be made between 31 October and 19 November 2023.
This is the second of three payments totalling up to £900 for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or tax credits, in 2023-24, and will help families affected by global inflation caused by Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine and the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Details about the third cost of living payment will be announced in due course.
These payments build on the Cost of Living Payments made last year worth up to £1,200, and form part of the Government’s record financial support for the most vulnerable, worth an average of £3,300 per household.
The £300 Cost of Living Payment will be sent out automatically and directly to eligible households, so there is no need to apply. Eligible pensioner households will also receive a further £300 payment later this year as an addition to the Winter Fuel Payment.
The Government is supporting people with the cost of living right now, whilst working to deliver on its priorities to halve inflation, grow the economy, reduce debt, cut waiting lists and stop the boats.
Nusrat Ghani said: “The record levels of financial support over the past year and a half have already supported local families and this latest £300 Cost of Living Payment will make a huge difference to the 8,100 vulnerable and low-income households in Wealden. The Government is committed to continue supporting households across the country and alongside this support, thousands of Work Coaches are helping people across the UK find work, increase their hours and boost their skills."
