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Benefit Payments Move Up for August | Leeds News

Get ready for your benefit payments to arrive early—because of the August 2026 bank holiday falling on a Monday, key UK benefits including Universal Credit, State Pension, and Child Benefit will hit your account Friday, August 28th instead of Monday, August 31st. This move by DWP and HMRC ensures no delays over the long weekend, helping you plan finances smoothly. Scotland’s Social Security Scotland is doing the same. If your payment was due Monday, expect it a few days earlier—money matters, and this change makes a real difference. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…

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