Christmas Payments 2024 Dwp. Dwp pip payment increase in 2025 benefits including universal credit and personal independence payments (pip) will increase by 1.7 per cent next year, in line with inflation. From october 1 to december 31, 2024, the energy price cap will be fixed at ยฃ1,717 per year for an average household that uses both electricity and gas and pays via direct debit.
If you’re a recipient of benefits from the department for work and pensions (dwp) or hm revenue and customs (hmrc), you might notice changes to your payment dates over the festive period. This means payments that would typically be due on december 25, 26, or 27 will likely land in your account on december 24, while payments due on january 1 may arrive on december 31.