Benefits and payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are usually made on a regular basis directly into your bank, building society or credit union account.
However, if your payment date falls on a weekend or a Bank Holiday you will usually be paid on the first working day before, although this may be different for people claiming Tax Credits or Child Benefit.
And with Christmas and New Year is just around the corner, it’s essential to know exactly what money you will have going in and when, especially over the festive period when government offices and phone lines may be closed.The DWP is responsible for administering a number of benefits including Universal Credit, legacy benefits,
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