Benefits delivered by the UK Government are usually paid on a regular basis straight into your bank or building society. But, if your payment date falls on a weekend or a bank holiday you’ll often be paid on the first working day beforehand, although this may be different for people claiming Tax Credits or Child Benefit.It’s essential to know exactly what money you’ll have coming in and when, especially over the festive period when offices and banks may be closed and cash is even tighter due to the additional cost of Christmas.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for administering a number of benefits including Universal Credit, legacy benefits, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and State Pension.
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