More than 6.4 million payments have been made to people on means-tested benefits since November 8
The Department for Work and Pensions delivered cost of living payments worth more than £2 billion to 6.4 million eligible claimants over four days last week. More than eight million payments of £324 are expected to be made before the end of November to those on benefits delivered by DWP and HM Revenue and Customs .
Delayed and failed payments DWP has previously said it is staggering payments - in no particular order - due to the sheer volume of transactions being processed. DWP and HMRC have reassured claimants that they have “robust processes in place to ensure that all eligible claimants will receive their payments, with manual workarounds in place if necessary”.
Top Money Stories Today Tax Credits-only payments Tax Credits-only payments are due to arrive after DWP payments to ensure no duplication of £324 payments which would result in an overpayment that would need to be ra-paid.You may get a payment of £324 if you get payments of any of the following:If you have a joint claim with a partner, you will get one payment of £324 for your joint claim, if you’re entitled.
Working Universal Credit claimants need to have been awarded at least 1p during the qualifying week to be eligible for the £324 payment - find out more here.
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