Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
World
Sophie McCoid

Six million people set to get £150 from government this summer

Millions of people are set to get a one-off payment from the government next month.

More than six million disabled people will receive a £150 cost-of-living payment from June 20, the Government has announced. Ministers said the payment recognises the extra costs disabled people in particular often face, such as care and mobility needs.

There will be further payments of £300 for pensioners due later this year, meaning some of the most vulnerable households can receive up to £1,350 in direct cost-of-living payments.

READ MORE: Pensioner 'shaking' as he wins £105,000 after phone call from radio presenter

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride said: "This payment helps protect those who need our support the most, providing a vital financial boost to six million disabled people.

"Our multibillion-pound package of support reinforces our commitment to help UK households with the rising cost of living. It comes on top of record increases to benefits and the national living wage."

READ NEXT Reminder:

New mum got drunk on gin and lemon and glassed stranger

Liverpool gangland's love of 'pineapples'

Woman’s whole life changed after stepping on a drawing pin

Girl, 2, 'led away from mum in park' after woman approached them

Mum fighting for her life in Turkey after collapsing in airport

Mango shoppers 'love' £60 bag that's 'worth every penny'

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.