The £150 cost of living payments for millions of households landing from todayThe discount is applied directly to bills rather than a cash payment and millions of households will be eligible for the schemeView Image The discount is applied directly to bills rather than a cash payment and millions of households will be eligible for the schemeThe Government scheme to aid with the cost of living has launched this week (October 1). ‌As winter approaches, many households are becoming increasingly concerned about rising energy costs. ‌The Warm Home Discount is making a comeback for the year 2025/26, aiming to assist approximately six million households. Low-income pensioners who receive the Guarantee Credit component of Pension Credit will also benefit from this cost-of-living support. The discount will be applied directly to bills rather than given as a cash payment.