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Angharad Thomas

DWP benefits and Universal Credit users face big payment changes today

From today, those on state benefits will see payment changes due to three bank holidays in May. It will affect 12 types of benefits from Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pention and Carer's Allowance.

Multiple payments are due to come early on three occasions during May. Anyone who is due a Government payment on a weekend or bank holiday normally gets it on the preceding working day. To get all the latest money-saving news straight to your inbox twice a week sign up here.

Read more: DWP explains the 20 health conditions that qualify you for nearly £700 a month in personal independence payments

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