Cost of living: Millions to receive next payment worth hundreds of pounds

Jeremy Hunt delivered the autumn statement last month.
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The next stage of cost of living payments will take place from today with more than 11.6 million pensioners starting to receive up to £600 to help with their energy bills this winter.

Winter Fuel Payments have been boosted this year by an additional £300 per household "Pensioner Cost of Living" payment. The money will land in bank accounts over the next two months and most of the payments will be paid automatically.

There is no need for people to apply or do anything to receive it – so people should watch out for texts or emails from scammers inviting them to make applications.

By James Hockaday.

Full story at Yahoo News.