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Easter-Dated UK Benefits Will Be Paid Early on Thursday, April 2

Officials say the shift ensures people get their money before banks close.

DWP Ends Income Support and Income-Based JSA as Universal Credit Rollout Reaches Final Phase

DWP Urges Claimants to Report Changes as PIP Reassessments Are Fast-Tracked

DWP Warns Attendance Allowance Claimants to Report Changes

DWP Confirms March 2026 Closure of Four Legacy Benefits in Universal Credit Rollout

DWP Guarantees Passported Benefits for PIP Claimants and Keeps Motability Scheme Unchanged

Universal Credit Reaches 7.5 Million Claimants as Legacy Benefits Phase Out

UK Benefits Scheduled for May 26 to Be Paid Early on May 23, DWP Confirms

DWP Outlines Reasons for PIP Stoppages and Steps to Contest Decisions