Families in receipt of certain benefits will receive their payment early this month – read on to see if you'll be affected
Another set of school holidays is nearly upon us, meaning countless sleepovers, days out and more to pay for. But just in time for the May half term, many families will see a change to their benefits.
Changes to benefit payments The benefit payment date change is due to the second May bank holiday, which falls on Monday 27 May. The changes will affect many people on Universal Credit and Child Benefit, along with some other benefits.The change will also affect the following HMRC benefits: My payment is due earlier in the month – does this affect me? If you are claiming one of the above benefits but are due a payment on a date other than Monday 27 May, this change won’t affect you.
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