Payment of £324 begins today as cost of living rises in Northern Ireland

Families affected due to the "second cost of living" crisis in Northern Ireland will receive a payment of £324 starting November 8. The allowance will be a "second cost of living" payment, which will be granted to affected families, including people falling under the specified categories, according to reports.

These categories are -

• Universal Credit
• Pension Credit
• Income Support
• Jobseekers’ Allowance
• Income-based Employment Support Allowance

According to a BelFastLive report, almost 25 per cent of families in the UK will be receiving payment to support the rising cost of living. However, payments will be rolled out in a phased manner. Every person eligible for the price will receive the amount automatically, which means applying for the same is not required.


After the families in Northern Ireland, DWP claimants will be granted their "second cost of living" payments by November 23, while payment to tax credit claimants who don’t receive other means-tested benefits shall be made between November 23-30.

DWP recipients will receive the payments under the reference "<National Insurance Number> DWP COL" and for HMRC recipients, the reference will be "HMRC COLS".

State Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said that the government was committed to helping families in need in Northern Ireland. He further claimed that the government was keen on supporting the vulnerable sections of society facing the challenge of rising costs. Likewise, Mel Stride, Secretary of Work and Pensions, affirmed that the government was working to ensure millions of low-income families get the support needed.

FAQs

When will DWP claimants receive payments?
DWP claimants receive the living cost payments by November 23.

What will be the reference of payments to DWP recipients?
“<National Insurance Number> DWP COL”