The next cost of living payment is coming up fast.

Now the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) issued a two-week warning for thousands of Brits. It urged people to put in a claim before December 10 or risk losing money.

State pensioners must put in a claim before this date to be entitled for the £300 cost of living payment. Pension Credit is a benefit for older Brits on a low income.

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Your weekly income could be topped up to £201.05 a week, or £306.85 if you're in a couple. You can also get more if you have other responsibilities or costs.

Claiming Pension Credit enables you to receive other benefits and support. It includes Council Tax discounts, Housing Benefit and a free TV licence if you're over 75.

You could also get the Warm Home Discount worth £150 each year, Cold Weather Payments worth £25, free dental treatment and vouchers for glasses or contact lenses.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the DWP said: "Pension Credit tops up pension income and can help with day-to-day living costs. Apply by Dec 10 and, if eligible, you could also get an extra £300 Cost Of Living Payment. Don't miss out."

If you make an application now or before the deadline and are accepted, your application will be backdated by three months. It means you'll receive three months' worth of money.

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The backdating also places you in a qualifying week for the cost of living payment. Thousands of people are eligible for the support but could be missing out.

You can apply for Pension Credit online on the GOV.UK website, by calling 0800 99 1234, or by printing out and filling in a paper application form.

To apply, you'll need the following:

• Your National Insurance number
• Information about any income, savings and investments you have
• Information about your income, savings and investments on the date you want to backdate your application to (usually three months ago or the date you reached state pension age)
• Your bank, building society or credit union account details

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