DWP confirms full list of benefits to be paid early due to bank holiday

NewsUK & World NewsDWPA change has been confirmed to the benefit scheduleErin Bridges12:06, 24 Aug 2026DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) has confirmed a change to the benefit schedule over the August bank holiday as millions of people will see a shake up in this month's payment date.‌The payments for this month wi

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