There is no official confirmation from the UK government or the Department for Work and Pensions, or DWP, for a £750 Cost of Living Payment in June 2025, or at any other time in the 2025 to 2026 financial year.
The DWP has confirmed that the series of flat-rate Cost of Living Payments that ran from 2022 to early 2024 has ended, and no further payments of this kind are planned.
Any reports or articles suggesting a new £750 payment in June 2025 are not based on official government sources and should be treated with extreme caution.
These claims often lead to scams designed to trick people into giving away their personal or bank details.
What is the official DWP position on Cost of Living Payments?
The DWP has been clear about the future of the Cost of Living Payment scheme.
- Scheme Ended: The series of payments that included £301, £300, and £299 for low-income households has concluded. The final payment in that series was made in February 2024.
- No New Flat Rate Payments: The government has not announced any specific qualifying dates, eligibility criteria, or payment schedules for a continuation of these flat rate payments for 2025.
- Official Advice: The government directs the public to the official GOV.UK website for accurate, up-to-date information on benefits and support. The official guidance states there are no more Cost of Living Payments planned in the future.
What support is available in 2025 to 2026?
While the previous Cost of Living Payments have stopped, the DWP and other government schemes continue to provide financial support to vulnerable households.
| Support Scheme | Confirmed Amount | Payment Period |
| Winter Fuel Payment | £100 to £300 | Automatic payment in November/December 2025 |
| Warm Home Discount | £150 discount | Applied to electricity bill by 31 March 2026 |
| Cold Weather Payment | £25 per period | When local temperatures drop to 0°C or below for 7 days (1 Nov 2025 to 31 Mar 2026) |
| Household Support Fund | Varies by council | Available through local councils from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 |
| Annual Benefit Uprating | Benefits increase by a percentage | Applied from April 2026 |
What may be causing the confusion over £750?
The specific figure of £750 may be a reference to the combined total of other benefits or an outdated reference to a previous payment.
- Total Support: The total of the three Cost of Living Payments (£301 + £300 + £299) was £900, not £750.
- Disability Benefit Rate: A reference point for the £750 figure may be the maximum monthly rate for the enhanced daily living component of Personal Independence Payment, or PIP, which is currently close to this figure when the payment is rounded up. However, this is a standard benefit payment, not a one-off boost.
- Scam Tactic: Fraudsters often use round, large numbers such as £750 to create a compelling headline and encourage people to click on scam links.
What should I do about unverified payment claims?
If you see any social media post, email, or text message regarding a £750 DWP payment in June 2025, you should assume it is a scam attempt.
- Do Not Click: Never click on a link in an email or text message that claims to be from the DWP or the government asking you to apply for a new payment or confirm your details. The DWP will never ask you for your bank details via text or email.
- Check GOV.UK: Always verify payment news and eligibility on the official GOV.UK website.
- Report Scams: If you receive a suspicious text, forward it to the number 7726, which is a free service used to report fraudulent text messages.
The most important step is to protect your personal information and rely only on official government announcements.
