April 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as bills go up for millions

Spring has brought a new financial year with higher incomes for millions, offset by rising costs like energy, water, and council tax. Income boosts in April, including a 1.7% increase in DWP-administered benefits and a 4.1% rise in the state pension, will benefit households, but Labour’s cuts to welfare and tightening criteria for claiming PIP are cause for concern. Despite the challenging economic situation, key benefit and state pension payment dates in April remain unchanged, with exceptions for Good Friday and Easter Monday payments being made on Thursday 17 April.

Full Article