DWP announces early Universal Credit disbursement dates due to December holidays

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to make early Universal Credit payments in December. Those who receive benefits such as Universal Credit and tax credits, which are typically paid on specific dates, will instead get their payment on the earliest working day if it falls on a bank holiday.

This change will affect DWP payments due on December 25, 26, and 27. If your benefit or tax credit payment is scheduled for one of these days, you'll be paid on Tuesday, December 24.

Similarly, if your payment is due on New Year's Day (January 1), you'll receive it on Tuesday, December 31. The maximum monthly Universal Credit payment varies based on your circumstances and location: In Greater London, the maximum monthly Universal Credit payment is £1,835 for couples and lone parents, and £1,229.42 for single adults. READ MORE: DWP support worth up to £11,000 on offer to state pensioners this winter Elsewhere, the maximum monthly Universal Credit payment is £2,110.25 for couples and lone parents, and £1,413.92 for single adults.

The highest rate currently stands at £617.60 for couples where one or both partners are aged 25 and over. This maximum amount is subject to the benefit cap, which is calculated based on average household earnings, reports Birmingham Live.