Clocks are set to go back one hour at the end of this month which means shorter daylight hours and a much higher chance of having to put the heating on to keep out the seasonal chill. However, there’s no buffer from the UK Government’s £400 Energy Bill Support Scheme this winter.
Top Money Stories Today £300 cost of living payment This isn’t a one-off payment to help specifically with energy bills, it’s money to cover any extra costs affected by the cost of living . It’s paid directly by the Department for Work and Pensions or HM Revenue and Customs to people on income-related benefits including Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Tax Credits.
What else you need to know: DWP will send out letters this month advising pensioners how much they can expect to receive. Full breakdown of the payments by household type can be found here. Winter heating bill help Winter Heating Payment - £55.05 What is it: An automatic one-off payment of £55.05 for people living in Scotland on a low income, claiming certain means-tested benefits.
Eligibility: Children and young people in Scotland can get the heating payment if they are under 19-years-old and in receipt of the highest or enhanced rate of the daily living component of one of the qualifying benefits during the week of 18-24 September, 2023.