DWP Christmas benefit sanctions and cuts - where to get help when your payments stop

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Many benefit recipients are preparing for their payments to be interrupted this month due to the bank holidays which could change the date they receive their cash.

However, for the thousands of people reportedly on sanctions, the festive season could also be holding a range of devastating bills they might not be able to afford.

Benefit sanctions can reduce the amount you receive from the Department for Work and Pensions or even stop the payments outright depending on the reason for the cut.

Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Universal Credit are among the benefits that can be sanctioned for a variety of reasons.