Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) through Universal Credit, a benefit intended to help those out of work or on a low income with daily living costs.
The benefit is paid every four weeks, either on a Monday or a Tuesday, and there is no limit to how many children a parent or guardian can claim for.
However, there is an upcoming bank holiday in May that will mean earlier payments for people receiving benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
HMRC recently announced changes to payment dates for Child Benefit and Tax Credits and the DWP confirmed similar amendments for those receiving benefits including State Pension, Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Jobseeker's.
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