The Department for Work and Pensions will begin paying out £300 to struggling households on Tuesday .
The one-off, tax-free payment can be used by families to pay for a wide variety of basic necessities, including rent and bills. However, not everyone will be eligible.Read more: How much house prices have soared in every Greater Manchester borough over the last 20 years In order to qualify for this round of cost of living payments you must have received a payment for an eligible means-tested benefit during the qualifying period between August 18, 2023 and September 17, 2023. The qualifying benefits include the following: