DWP pays benefits early for millions over Christmas
Millions in the UK will receive DWP payments like Universal Credit and State Pension early due to the Christmas bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
Millions in the UK will receive DWP payments like Universal Credit and State Pension early due to the Christmas bank holidays. Find out if you're affected and how to manage your budget.
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Complete guide to Department for Work and Pensions payment dates for November 2025, including Universal Credit, State Pension and all benefits affected by bank holidays.
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The Department for Work and Pensions alerts millions of state pension recipients about crucial payment deadlines and bank account requirements to avoid Christmas payment disruptions.
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Millions of benefit claimants face payment date changes as DWP moves all payments to digital system. Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension affected.
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