DWP to issue early state pension payments worth up to £965
Sentiment Mix
Geography
Expert Signals
GB News - News
source • 1 mention
AI-Generated Claims
Generated from linked receipts; click sources for full context.
DWP to issue early state pension payments worth up to £965.
Supported by 1 story
Some state pension recipients will receive an early payment worth up to £965.20 this Friday as a result of Scotland's summer bank holiday.The payment date has been moved because the holiday falls on Monday, August 3.Under Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rules, benefit payments due on a bank holiday are automatically issued on the last working day beforehand.
Supported by 1 story
This means pensioners in Scotland who would normally be paid on Monday will instead receive their money on Friday, July 31.
Supported by 1 story
TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The change affects people whose National Insurance numbers end between 00 and 19, as they are the group normally paid on Mondays.The early payment follows the 4.8 per cent state pension increase introduced on April 6.The full new state pension is now £241.30 a week, while the full basic state pension is £184.90 a week.Because the DWP pays the state pension every four weeks, recipients of the full new state pension can receive up to £965.20 in a single payment.Those on...
Supported by 1 story
Related Events
Hegseth tells senators Iran war has cost $37.5 billion so far
Industry • 7/21/2026
Anti-tourism protests leave British woman fearing for her safety as dreamy purchase could lead to £68,000 loss
Security • 7/21/2026
Stocks tumble as Middle East air war fans inflation fears - Reuters
Industry • 7/21/2026
PA's massive military build-up in West Bank poses October 7-style threat to Israelis, report warns - The Jerusalem Post
Security • 7/21/2026
Trump faces Republican rebellion over Daylight Saving Time as Senate bill nears dead end
Policy & Regulation • 7/21/2026