Mark Jenkinson MP has welcomed that the next cost of living payment for almost 10,000 vulnerable households across the Workington constituency will be made from next month.

The Government support will help 9,600 low-income households in the Workington constituency, providing each one with £300 between October 31 and November 19.

This is the second of three payments totalling up to £900 for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or tax credits, in 2023-24, and will help families affected by global inflation caused by the war in Ukraine and the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Further details about the third cost of living payment will be announced soon.

Mark said: "The record levels of financial support over the past year and a half have already supported families across Workington and this latest £300 cost of living payment for almost 1,000 eligible households will make a huge difference to the most vulnerable and those on the lowest incomes this autumn."

The £300 cost of living payment will be sent out automatically and directly to eligible households, so there is no need to apply. Eligible pensioner households will also receive a further £300 payment later this year.