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DWP confirms 'breathing space' payments for Universal Credit, PIP, DLA claimants

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DWP confirms 'breathing space' payments for Universal Credit, PIP, DLA claimants
Birmingham Live
Birmingham Live50 mins ago
DWP confirms 'breathing space' payments for Universal Credit, PIP, DLA claimants
State pension and benefit payments are being brought forward to Friday 28 August to account for the August bank holiday.
DWP confirms early benefit and pension payment date for millions this month
Sir Stephen Timms has issued an update to people receiving universal credit, Pip, and the state pension
Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News🏁 first to report12 hrs ago
DWP confirms benefit payment dates for Universal Credit, PIP and more to be brought forward
People claiming benefits from the DWP may be impacted by the bank holiday on August 31
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