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UK benefit payments shift for April and May bank holidays

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What specific measures are being taken to help benefit recipients manage the longer gap between payments in June after the early April and May payments?
How many benefit recipients are affected by the payment date changes in April and May?
What is the exact timeline for the DWP's migration of legacy benefits to Universal Credit, and how many people have been migrated so far?
What specific support or advice is available for households struggling to budget due to the altered payment schedules?
How will the increased State Pension and Child Benefit rates impact household finances in real terms, considering ongoing inflation and cost of living pressures?
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