Benefit payments scheduled for May 26, 2025, will arrive early on May 23 due to a bank holiday, impacting Universal Credit and other major benefits. A one-off £450 Cost of Living Payment is also set for eligible low-income households in mid-May. Recent benefit increases and updates on migration to Universal Credit are included.
Read moreNationwide is exploring another round of its Fairer Share Payment, potentially giving £100 bonuses to millions of members in 2025. Eligibility hinges on holding both a current account and either savings or a mortgage with the society. The final decision awaits Nationwide’s full-year financial results released on May 29.
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