DWP confirms state pension change for people with these National Insurance numbers

NewsCost Of LivingDWPDWP has confirmed the change12:48, 14 Aug 2026State pensioners receive their payments early this month as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirms a change to the usual schedule.‌State pensioners across the UK whose payment date falls on 31 August will instead be paid two days early, on 28 August. State pensioners are affected if their national insurance number ends in 00 to 19 – the code for Monday payment.‌Labour Party 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 money without disruption over the bank holiday period.‌READ MORE New school rule from September under Andy Burnham but half of parents unaware“This