HOUSEHOLDS claiming benefits such as Universal Credit and PIP can expect to be paid early this month because of the Christmas holidays.
This type of financial support is usually paid once a month, but Bank Holidays such as Christmas Day can disrupt the schedule.
AlamyThe festive period disrupts the days that cliaments of Universal Credit get paid.[/caption]The fast-approaching holiday means millions of benefit claimants will not be paid on their usual dates over Christmas and New Years.