DWP £150 bonus for everyone claiming Universal Credit, ESA and Housing Benefit from October

NewsCost Of LivingDWPCost-of-living boost confirmed for millions of families11:03, 05 Sep 2026Updated 11:11, 05 Sep 2026Millions will get support with energy bills.Millions of households on benefits will be getting a cost-of-living bonus from October.‌The Warm Home Discount will be launching again over the next few weeks.‌And more people are eligible for the support than over previous years.‌READ MORE: PIP households sent major update on Andy Burnham 'cuts'READ MORE: Andy Burnham new bank account rules for households with £10,000 savingsThis comes after Labour extended the scheme to include more households.‌The discount £150 off energy bills one-time only during winter.This provides crucial cost-of-living support for some of the poorest families at the most expensive time of year.It also c