DWP confirms change to 12 popular benefits before end of August - full list

NewsCost Of LivingDWPUniversal Credit and PIP among those impacted11:36, 05 Aug 2026The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a change to 12 popular benefits before the end of August. The DWP will be changing payments during the eighth month of the year.‌The DWP's benefits claimants in receipt of welfare payments have been warned over changes to a string of popular handouts. The changes affect Universal Credit, the state pension (both new and basic) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP).‌The changes come as August 31, 2026, is a bank holiday. It means payments from the DWP, which is facing concern over the rising welfare bill with Labour Party Prime Minister Andy Burnham vowing to "get serious" on welfare won't be paid.‌Instead, if you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment th