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Cost of Living Payment

If you are in receipt of any of the following benefits for any day between 26th April and 25th May 22 you may get a payment of
£650:-

• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Income Support
• Pension Credit
• Universal Credit

The £650 will be paid in 2 lump sums of £326. One payment made sometime from 14th July to 31st July 22 and the second
payment of £324 in Autumn 22. The exact date to be announced.

For those in receipt of tax credits (child tax credits and/or working tax credit of £26 or more) for any day between 26th April and
25th May 22 you will receive a payment of £650 split into 2 payments 1st payment in Autumn 22 and 2nd payment in Winter 22
exact dates to be announced.

If you have a joint claim with a partner, you will receive one payment for both of you.