Millions will receive benefit payments early this month

Luke Alsford | News Reporter Published August 16, 2026 1:05pm Updated August 16, 2026 1:05pm 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

Benefit payments will be brought forward because of the bank holiday this month

DWP confirms millions will receive benefit and state pension payments early  GB News

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

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

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

Sir Stephen Timms has issued an update to people receiving universal credit, Pip, and the state pension

The DWP will "use this learning" to "make changes that improve its services," it says.