Cost of living payments have come to an end and the government has no plans to continue the scheme.

Millions of low-income households received cost of living payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 2022 and 2024 to help them cover the cost of their bills.

The last one hit bank accounts between 6 February and 22 February 2024. This was the third of three payments totalling £900 for 2023 and 2024.

They were given to around eight million low-income households on means-tested benefits , and followed two payments totalling up to £650 for 2022 to 2023.

For many households the cost of living payments were a lifeline which helped them afford their basic essentials at a time when bills and food prices were skyrocketing.

The cost of things has not come down but it h

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