US EditionDWP Warning as Benefit Payment Date to Change for Millions - Liverpool Echo
Payments for major benefits will be made early to ensure timely support for millions during the bank holiday, covering Universal Credit, pensions, and disability allowances.
- Millions will receive DWP and HMRC payments early, as the UK Government confirmed the schedule change before the bank holiday weekend.
- As banks and government offices close for the August bank holiday weekend, the early payment policy ensures recipients receive support on time, with weekend payments moved to Friday August 22, 2025.
- All major benefits from Universal Credit to Disability Living Allowance will arrive early before the August bank holiday, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance and Disability Living Allowance.
- Benefit recipients do not need to take any action; payments will be credited automatically, with the payment date change applying across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.
- While the welfare overhaul Bill advances in Parliament, Sir Stephen Timms emphasized support for working families and vulnerable households during benefit early payments ahead of the August bank holiday.
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Millions to receive DWP benefit payments ahead of August bank holiday
Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the August bank holidays this weekend
·Chester, United Kingdom
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