DWP confirms one-off £150 bonus for Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, ESA claimants

NewsCost Of LivingDWPSupport will help some of the lowest-income households14:29, 13 Aug 2026A cost-of-living bonus is on the way for households who receive certain benefits.‌Around six million households will qualify for the Warm Home Discount this year.‌The scheme knocks £150 off energy bills one-time only during winter.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham and John Healey 22 per cent charge for households with over £10,000 savingsGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppIt will open again for this winter from October, with most people receiving the boost between November and January.‌Households will be eligible if they receive any of the following benefits: Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).Some low-income pensioners on Pension Credit also get the help.The