The last Friday before Christmas is the day many Britons will get their last salary of the year.

An early payday in what can be the most expensive month of the year may seem like a good idea.

But it will mean many Brits will have to manage another 5-6 weeks until they get paid at the end of January or even for some, the beginning of February.

Those on Universal Credit will also have their money paid early, while other benefit payments due between December 25 and January 2 have been made early…