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DWP confirms millions will receive benefit payments early this month

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Metro2 hrs ago

Luke Alsford | News Reporter Published August 16, 2026 1:05pm Updated August 16, 2026 2:01pm Ministers hope the move will help families prepare before the school term starts for families (Picture: Shutterstock / jax10289) Crucial benefit payments will arrive early for millions of people this month. The government will

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Birmingham Live2 days 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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Manchester Evening News🏁 first to report2 days 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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