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 win

Millions of people in work claiming the means-tested benefit can take advantage of the Help to Save scheme.