First DWP £301 cost of living payment deadline this week - what to do if you haven't received yours

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People all across the country have been receiving the first of a series of cost of living payments. The first payment worth £301 from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will continue to be issued to eligible claimants until the deadline hits this week.

All eligible claimants should have received their payment by Wednesday, May 17. If you haven't received the payment by this date but were expecting it then there are a few things you should do.

Firstly, if you receive benefit payments from Tax Credits only and no other low-income benefits such as Universal Credit, then you should have already gotten your first payment from HMRC on May 9 - if not then contact HMRC as soon as possible as there may have been a mistake. Read more: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Furthermore, you may also fall into a very rare group of people who will receive their payment shortly after the deadline.

According to the government, this may happen because you were awarded a qualifying benefit at a later date or you changed the account your benefits or Tax Credit are paid into.