Posted 1/19/2024, 7:17:06 AM
Final £299 cost of living payment coming in February as energy bills remain high despite new price cap predictions
- Final £299 cost of living payment will be paid between February 6-22 to those on certain benefits like Universal Credit
- Usual benefits and pensions will be paid as normal in February
- Cold Weather Payments, Warm Home Discounts, and Winter Fuel Payments are available to help with heating bills
- Energy Price Cap will likely fall in April and July 2024 but remain above pre-pandemic levels
- Benefits and state pensions to increase by 6.7-8.5% in April 2024, but may not keep pace with inflation