The approaching May bank holiday weekend will see Universal Credit payments arrive in some people's bank accounts early.
The early May bank holiday falls on Monday, May 2 - and if you would usually be expecting a benefit payment on this day, this means that your money will automatically be paid on an earlier date.
Any payments originally due on May 2 should arrive on Friday, April 29 instead, The Mirror reports . This applies to most benefits including tax credits, pension payments, and Universal Credit.
