DWP bank holiday payment changes
Due to upcoming bank holidays, benefit payments will be issued earlier than usual to ensure claimants have access to funds.
State Pension Easter Payment Date: Early Payments Confirmed for 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that state pension payments will be made early on April 2, 2026, ahead of the Easter bank holiday.
DWP Payment Date Change: What You Need to Know
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a change in payment dates for various benefits due to the Easter holidays. This adjustment impacts millions of claimants.
Child Benefit Update: House of Lords Approves Bill to Remove Two-Child Limit
The House of Lords has approved a bill to remove the two-child limit on child benefit, a move that has sparked various reactions amid rising child poverty.
Universal Credit: Proposed Integration of Council Tax Support to Simplify System
Recent proposals from the Institute for Fiscal Studies suggest integrating council tax support into universal credit, aiming to simplify the welfare system. This change could impact millions of claimants.