{"id":100048,"date":"2024-12-20T18:08:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T18:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=100048"},"modified":"2024-12-20T18:08:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T18:08:18","slug":"universal-credit-payment-dates-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/universal-credit-payment-dates-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"New Universal Credit Christmas Payment Dates Revealed: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Millions of households receiving Universal Credit<\/strong> and other key benefits will see their payments made earlier than usual this festive season, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, payments scheduled for Christmas Day<\/strong> and New Year\u2019s Day<\/strong> will now be issued on Christmas Eve<\/strong> and New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong>, providing timely support during a financially demanding period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early Benefit Payments and Household Support Fund to Aid Families During Holidays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to Universal Credit, other benefits such as Child Benefit<\/strong> and Tax Credits<\/a><\/strong> will also be paid earlier for those due to receive funds between 25 December and 2 January 2025<\/strong>. These changes aim to ease financial stress for low-income families during the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister for Social Security and Disability, Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP<\/strong>, acknowledged the challenges faced by many families at this time of year. He stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“While a time of joy for many, the Christmas period can be overshadowed by financial worry for others, particularly for families on the lowest incomes. Our Plan for Change will deliver the long-term economic stability and growth needed to improve every family\u2019s financial security by putting more money in their pockets while we take immediate action to support them with the cost of living.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Household Support Fund<\/a><\/strong>, which is part of the government\u2019s cost-of-living assistance measures, is also available for those needing extra help. Families struggling to make ends meet are encouraged to contact their local council to check eligibility for this support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the Household Support Fund Can Assist Families:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n