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

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DWP confirms millions of people to get State Pension or benefit payments early this month
Daily Record
Daily Record39 mins 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.
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 report13 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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