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Ruby Flanagan & Kate Lally

Universal Credit and DWP benefits to be paid on a different date

People claiming Universal Credit and other DWP benefits may see the cash land on a different date this month due to Christmas and the surrounding bank holidays.

Most benefits are paid once a month, usually into your bank, building society or credit union account. If your payment is due on a bank holiday, you will usually be paid on the last working day before the holiday.

The benefit payment dates which are affected by the changes are ones usually paid between December 26 to December 28, and January 2 and 3, 2023, the Mirror reports.

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