Andy Burnham automatic £150 payment on top of Universal Credit

NewsCost Of LivingUniversal CreditMore households now qualify for the extra support11:51, 02 Aug 2026Households claiming Universal Credit will get an extra £150 bonus on top later this year.‌And more families than ever now qualify for the Warm Home Discount following recent changes to rules.‌The discount knocks £150 off energy bills one time only during the cold winter months.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham and John Healey new bank account rules for households with £10,000 savingsGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppIt is given to people on the following benefits: Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, and Housing Benefit.‌The £150 discount is issued either as energy credit on accounts or as a top-up voucher, depending how customers pay their bills.And it bring