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DWP confirms early benefits payments in August 2026

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Liverpool Echo49 mins ago

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a change to the benefit schedule

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Daily Star50 mins ago

DWP confirms millions to receive August 2026 benefit payments early

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an update for benefit claimants

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Birmingham Live1 hrs ago

DWP confirms 'essential' payments for millions on benefits within 2 weeks

NewsCost Of LivingDWPThe DWP is bringing forward payment dates to 28 August.08:47, 14 Aug 2026The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed "essential" benefit payments will be paid early in August. Owing to the 31 August Bank Holiday, the DWP is bringing forward payment dates to 28 August.‌The payments will land

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Daily Record2 hrs ago

DWP confirms millions of people to get State Pension or benefit payments early this month

DWP will bring forward payments due to be issued on the August bank holiday.

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The Independent9 hrs ago

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

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Manchester Evening News🏁 first to report15 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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