The DWP says claimants will receive their essential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend.
DWP issues big benefits announcement which ‘applies across entire United Kingdom’
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned “millions” will receive essential benefit payments EARLY this week. The DWP says claimants will receive their essential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend.
The Labour Party government has confirmed that benefit payments will be brought forward to Friday 22 August.. And the changes to the benefits payment date for millions of people will help them with their financial planning and providing peace of mind for those on low incomes, it says.
The shake-up comes ahead of the new school year, which will allow families and carers to plan their spending with confidence, knowing their support is already in place, the DWP added.
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And Labour reckons this proactive measure “demonstrates the Government’s commitment through its Plan for Change to raising living standards, breaking down barriers to opportunity and ensuring growth is felt by everyone, everywhere.”
The DWP will strive to ensure that payments originally scheduled for the weekend of 23-25 August reach recipients on time. Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms said: “We know how much families rely on these payments, and by bringing them forward ahead of the bank holiday we’re ensuring no one has to worry about whether their support will be there when they need it most.”
The Labour Party Minister went on and added: “This is especially important ahead of the new school year – no family should have to choose between buying school supplies and putting food on the table.
“This is what our Plan for Change is all about – putting working families and the most vulnerable first and ensuring every family has the security they need to plan for the future.”
The change “applies across the entire United Kingdom (Scotland follows the same principle despite different bank holiday arrangements),” it adds.