DWP confirms one-off £150 for Universal Credit, ESA, JSA claimants

NewsCost Of LivingDWPGovernment has confirmed all in a press release06:12, 20 Jul 2026The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed an extra £150 for people on a string of DWP benefits. The Labour Party government has extended Warm Home Discount for the rest of the decade.‌It means see eligible households - who receive income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), Pension Credit or Universal Credit - will get the £150 rebate on their energy bills every winter until 2030/2031.‌The Labour Party government said: "A small number of households need to provide extra information to ensure they get the discount this winter (2025/2026)."‌READ MORE Santander to axe long-standing service for customers from AugustIt comes after the government las