Last round of cost of living payments for low-income families in Northern Ireland due

The final cost of living payment is due to paid to eligible low income families from today Credit: PA

The last cost of living payment for 2023-2024 is to be paid to eligible households from today.

Around 700,000 UK households who receive tax credits and no other qualifying benefits will receive £299 to help with everyday costs.

The money will be paid automatically into bank accounts where eligible customers receive their tax credits.

The latest payment is the last for 2023-24 and is part of £37 billion UK wide support package.

Vulnerable people will continue to be supported with the cost of living and more information is available via the Help for Households website.

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