Some people are set to receive their benefits a few days early ahead of New Year. The bank holiday over New Year's weekend means that many will get their usual benefit payments a couple of days early for the second time this month, the Chronicle reports.
Last week saw claimants on universal credit, PIP, other benefits and the state pension receive their money early due to Christmas being on a Sunday. This meant Boxing Day fell on a Monday and the usual Christmas bank holiday was shifted to Tuesday, December 27, resulting in anyone due to receive payments between Christmas Day and Tuesday getting their money on Friday, December 23 instead.
New Year's Day also falls on a Sunday this year, meaning benefit payments won't be affected on New Year's Day itself, but they will be impacted on the bank holiday taking place on Monday, January 2. However, not all claimants will be affected. To get all the latest money-saving news straight to your inbox twice a week sign up to our dedicated newsletter here.
