DWP confirms change to state pension, Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance in August

NewsCost Of LivingDWPSir Stephen Timms has spoken out06:49, 14 Aug 2026State pensioners getting the state pension and other Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits will see a payment change in August. Retirees on DWP handouts will receive payments early, owing to the bank holiday at the end of the month.‌Claimants have been told by the Labour Party government that benefit payments will be brought forward to Friday 28 August. It will impact the State Pension, Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, and more.‌Instead of 31 August, payments will be paid into bank accounts 72 hours early. DWP minister Sir Stephen Timms said: "We’re pleased to confirm that benefit payments due on the August bank holiday will be paid earlier. This will help ensure families and older people receive their