DWP releases new dates for Christmas Universal Credit payments and two other benefits
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Some Universal Credit and other key benefit payments are set to be made early, the Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed. Those due to receive their Universal Credit on Christmas Day and New Year's Day will now be paid on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, one day earlier.
Other benefits due to land in accounts between December 25 and January 2, 2025 are also set to be made earlier. "There will also be payments for other benefits made early, including Child Benefit and Tax Credits, during this period of added financial pressure for low-income families," the announcement from the Government said.
Minister for Social Security and Disability, Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, said: "While a time of joy for many, the Christmas period can be overshadowed by financial worry for others, particularly for families on the lowest incomes. Our Plan for Change will deliver the long-term economic stability and growth needed to improve every family’s financial security by putting more money in their pockets while we take immediate action to support them with the cost of living. As well as bringing forward benefit payments to continue support over Christmas, our Household Support Fund can also provide extra help, and I encourage anyone struggling to get in touch with their local council to see if they are eligible.”.
