DWP issues benefits payment warning ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Department for Work and Pensions said that the Bank Holiday will lead to changes in the dates people receive their next tranche of benefits. Please contact us straight away if there is a problem with your payment.” The UK typically has two May bank holidays, but due to the coronation, one extra has been added this year. If the claimant’s payment date is on a weekend or a bank holiday, they will usually be paid on the working day before, as is the case this weekend. This is the case for people in receipt of the following benefits: Attendance allowance Carer’s allowance Child benefit Disability living allowance Employment and support allowance Income support Jobseeker’s allowance Pension credit Personal independence payment State pension Tax credits Universal Credit Income Support, jobseeker’s allowance and pension credit payments usually arrive every two weeks while the rest arrive every four weeks.
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