Cost of living payment 2025

sw100
sw100 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
in Benefits and income

Hey so I've been seeing on the web about the new cost of living payment may 6th 2025 is this correct or false news?

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  • Carpy
    Carpy Online Community Member Posts: 403 Empowering

    False

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 5,910 Championing

    There are no Cost of Living payments being made this year.

  • Qasimo
    Qasimo Online Community Member Posts: 193 Empowering

    The PIP Cost of Living Payment dates vary depending on the specific payment and eligibility criteria. Here are some key dates and details:

    - *Disability Cost of Living Payment*:

    - *£150 payment*: Expected to be paid in mid-2025 for individuals receiving disability benefits like Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), and Attendance Allowance.

    - *Previous payment dates*: In 2023, payments were made between June 20 and July 4 for those receiving benefits on April 1, 2023, and between September 20 and October 2022 for those receiving benefits on May 25, 2022.

    - *Cost of Living Payment for low-income households*:

    - *£299 payment*: Expected to be paid in Autumn 2025, with exact dates likely between October and November.

    - *Previous payment dates*: In 2024, payments were made between February 6 and 22 for those eligible for Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or Income Support.

    To confirm payment dates and eligibility, it's best to:

    - *Check your bank account*: Look for references like "DWP COLP" or "DWP Cost of Living Payment".

    - *Log in to your Government Gateway account*: Track benefit payments and check eligibility.

    - *Contact the DWP helpline*: If you have questions or concerns about your payment ¹.

  • Qasimo
    Qasimo Online Community Member Posts: 193 Empowering

    The UK government has implemented measures to support households with the rising cost of living in 2025. Here's what's happening:

    *Cost of Living Payment 2025*

    - The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is providing a Cost of Living Payment to eligible individuals receiving benefits like Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and Income Support.

    - The expected payment structure includes:

    - *£299* for eligible individuals receiving benefits like Universal Credit and Pension Credit

    - *£150* extra for individuals receiving disability benefits like Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

    - Payments will be made directly into bank accounts in multiple instalments throughout the year, with expected dates being:

    - *Spring 2025 (April-May)*: First instalment

    - *Summer 2025 (July-August)*: Second instalment

    - *Autumn 2025 (October-November)*: Third instalment

    *Other Support Measures*

    - *Prescription Charge Freeze*: NHS prescription charges in England will remain at £9.90 for a single charge, with three-month and annual prescription prepayment certificates frozen at £32.05 and £114.50, respectively.

    - *Winter Fuel Payment*: Pensioners will receive an extra payment during winter to help with heating bills.

    - *Cold Weather Payment*: Eligible households will receive a one-time payment if temperatures drop below zero degrees Celsius for seven consecutive days.

    - *Household Support Fund*: Local councils will provide emergency financial aid to struggling households.

    - *Council Tax Reduction*: Low-income families and pensioners may receive discounts or exemptions on their council tax ¹ ².

    *Tips to Manage Living Costs*

    - Track your spending and set a budget

    - Use budgeting apps like Snoop or Plum

    - Plan meals in advance to reduce food waste

    - Turn down your thermostat to save on energy bills

    - Explore debt solutions like Debt Management Plans or Individual Voluntary Agreements if needed ³.

    All this I copy and paste from reliable source

  • Qasimo
    Qasimo Online Community Member Posts: 193 Empowering

    We waiting for confirmation yet this speculation yet but still 1st payment between 6th May to 13th May they won't send letter but we have to wait and see..

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 5,910 Championing
    edited May 4

    Source please?

    The only places I've seen reporting this are websites based in India!

  • Qasimo
    Qasimo Online Community Member Posts: 193 Empowering

    @Kimi87 https://www.thebusinessview.co.uk/dwp-cost-of-living-payment/

    and if you have Whatsapp ask meta they give you information too.. meta is reliable some say it household fund it not.. I generally believe it will happen..

  • Carpy
    Carpy Online Community Member Posts: 403 Empowering

    Ask meta?

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 5,910 Championing

    Whats App Meta (AI) isn't a reliable source.

    There is nothing on gov.uk about fresh Cost of Living Payments.

    I suspect you will end up disappointed.

  • Carpy
    Carpy Online Community Member Posts: 403 Empowering
    edited May 4

    Your unreliable source is feeding you rubbish info!

  • Qasimo
    Qasimo Online Community Member Posts: 193 Empowering

    ok it probably false then happy??

    no cost of living.. that it..

  • Slonvinton
    Slonvinton Online Community Member Posts: 89 Empowering

    Im seeing a lot of this on facebook too- it seems highly unlikely its true given what the government are planning for us with the new PIp rules.

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 5,939 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    edited May 4

    Hi all,

    As far as I am aware, the last Cost of Living payments went out last year. There's nothing to suggest there'll be any further payments this year from what I can see on the Government's website.

    Sometimes websites will grab information and turn it into pages as they know people will click. It brings in lots of revenue for them but can mean that misleading information spreads.

    I'll ask the higher ups if we've heard anything but unless you can find any confirmation of these payments on the Government pages, I wouldn't expect it to be correct.

    The other support listed does exist: prescription costs have been frozen, household support funds are available and all others from that list of other support if you're eligible. Just no further cost of living payments at present.

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