6m people set to receive £150 disability cost-of-living payment from today

Around six million people will receive a one-off £150 disability cost-of-living payment from today.

Those being paid a qualifying disability benefit will be paid automatically from September 20.

The vast majority of those eligible are expected to receive their one-off payment by the start of October, the UK Government has said.

People with disabilities often face higher related costs, such as care and mobility needs.