A charity has called for everyone on Universal Credit to be given a “work allowance” to give low income Scots a cash boost.
21.12.2021 - 09:55 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The full list of payment dates for anyone on Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefit has been released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
The DWP has warned that millions of peoples' payments will be affected over the Christmas and New Year period as some of the payment dates fall on Bank Holidays.
HMRC has already updated its relevant pages on GOV.UK for Tax Credits and Child Benefit payments over Christmas and New Year.
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A charity has called for everyone on Universal Credit to be given a “work allowance” to give low income Scots a cash boost.
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More than 5.9 million people are currently claiming Universal Credit, a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), designed to help those out of work or on a low income cover the costs of daily living.
Benefits and payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are usually made on a regular basis directly into your bank, building society or credit union account.
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A dad-of-four who was left unable to buy Christmas presents for his children after his Universal Credit claim was cancelled says he lost sleep over the ordeal.
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to anybody on Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits.
More than 12.4 million older people across the UK are currently receiving regular monthly payments through their State Pension, including 981,399 Scots.