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The GOVERNMENT has issued a reminder that to ensure no one is left short over Christmas and New Year will be made earlier. Households on Universal Credit, child benefit and tax credits are among those affected. 2 The DWP has revealed the changes that have been made to benefit payment dates over Christmas and New Years Credit: Alamy Payments that would usually be due between December 25 and January 2 will be made earlier, the government has confirmed.
So, if your payment date lands on a bank holiday, you can expect to receive it earlier. You should receive your money the first working day before the date you are supposed to be paid. If you are due to be paid on December 25, 26 and 27, your payment will arrive on December 24 instead.
read more on benefits CASH IN Full list of benefits including Universal Credit paid EARLY next week JINGLE HELL I’m on Universal Credit and using Klarna to pay for Christmas - I’m terrified The New Year bank holiday will also affect payments. If you are due to be paid on January 1, the cash will land in your account on December 31. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC have confirmed the following benefits will be affected: Attendance allowance Carer's allowance Disability living allowance Income support Jobseekers allowance Pension credit Personal independence payments (PIP) State pension Universal Credit Child benefit (paid by HMRC) Tax credits (paid by HMRC) Most read in Money WINTER OVERHAUL Scots hotel named the best in Britain to close temporarily WELCOME BACK! Beloved Italian restaurant reopens in Scots town after almost 30 years FOOD FOR THOUGHT Trailblazing restaurant reveals new Glasgow location after sudden closure NOT A LATTE LONGER Opening date revealed for cult coffee chain's branch in major Scots city The amount you get paid will not change.
It will be the same as the previous month unless you have had a change of circumstances that has affected how much you are due. You can find the full list of payment dates here. 2 Remember that if you get paid early, you must make that money last, as you will have to wait extra days until your next payment date.
If you expect a payment not paid on time, double-check the date you are usually paid and contact your bank. Should you need further help, you must contact the DWP. You can also file a complaint with the DWP regarding any unpaid benefits.
What is the Warm Home Discount? BENEFIT CHANGES Thousands of households on old-style legacy benefits are being moved to Universal Credit via Managed Migration. The government is transitioning two million people to Universal Credit or pension credit. The vast majority will be moved by April 2025.
The process started being rolled out in May last year after a successful pilot in July 2019. Households are being contacted via letters telling them how to move from their old benefit to Universal Credit. Read more on the Scottish Sun BANK AXE Bank of Scotland to shut 15 Scots branches as full list revealed SNOW GO AREA Locals warn 'bonkers' NC500 Christmas tourists 'prepare to be disappointed' Once you receive a letter, you have three months to move over, or you could lose your current benefits.
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