DWP Announces Benefit Payment Dates Amid Rising Living Costs in June 2026
DWP confirms key benefit payment dates for June 2026
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that benefit payments will proceed as normal in June 2026, with no bank holidays affecting the schedule. This announcement comes as households face increased energy costs, with the price cap rising by £221 annually. Various benefits, including Universal Credit and State Pension, will continue to support millions of families.
- 01The energy price cap will increase by £221 to £1,862 from July 2026, impacting household budgets.
- 02Key benefits paid in June include Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance, and Universal Credit.
- 03The State Pension payment schedule is determined by the last two digits of the claimant's National Insurance number.
- 04Benefit rates increased in April 2026, with Universal Credit rising by 6.2% and the full State Pension by 4.8%.
- 05Approximately £24 billion in benefits remains unclaimed annually, affecting eligible households across Britain.
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that benefit payments will be made as scheduled in June 2026, unaffected by any bank holidays. This announcement is particularly significant as households prepare for a substantial increase in energy costs, with the energy price cap set to rise by £221 to £1,862 from July, reflecting volatility in global oil and gas markets. Key benefits that will continue to be paid include the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit, State Pension, Pension Credit, and Child Benefit. The DWP also noted that benefit rates had increased in April, with Universal Credit standard allowances rising by 6.2%. Despite these supports, around £24 billion in benefits remains unclaimed each year, indicating a significant gap in support for eligible families. The DWP urges households to check their eligibility for various forms of assistance, particularly as financial pressures mount.
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The rise in energy costs and confirmation of benefit payments will directly affect household budgets, especially for low-income families.
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