All the cost of living payments from April 2023 - who's eligible and when they will get paid

Millions of Brits across the country will be eligible for a wide variety of extra financial support from next month.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed last week that a £94 billion support package has been put in place to protect struggling families throughout the cost of living crisis. Every household on average could receive up to £3,3000 worth of support, mainly uplifted by the £2,500 energy price guarantee.

Here's a breakdown of all the upcoming cost of living payments for April as well as whether you may be eligible or not.

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Those receiving certain benefits will receive the first part of the £900 cost of living payment. The payment is split into three instalments of £301, £300, and £299.

In order to be considered eligible for the payments, you must be receiving one of the following benefits:

However, if your Universal Credit has been cut to zero during the qualifying period, then you won't be considered eligible in most cases. All three instalments will go into accounts during the new financial year, which starts on April 6.

The first payment will be paid sometime during spring, with the second in autumn, and the third in spring 2024.

Those receiving disability benefits will be eligible for a cash boost in the summer. In order to be considered eligible you must be receiving one of the following benefits:

Qualifying periods and specific payment dates are yet to be announced.

Those who receive the Winter Fuel Payment for 2023/24 will be eligible for an extra cash boost worth between £150 to £300 which will be topped onto the usual Winter Fuel Payment in November 2023.

The exact amount someone receive will vary