Thousands of people will benefit from the 1.7 per cent boost, in line with inflation figures from September.
The DWP set new benefit rates for 2025 following the autumn budget. Liz Kendall later confirmed this in a written statement, making clear that the same uprating would apply to all disability benefits and to Carer’s Allowance.
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Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will increase by the same 1.7 per cent figure. Pension age benefits will go up by 4.1 per cent, in line with the triple lock.
What is Universal Credit and when is it rolling out?
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s usually paid monthly – or twice a month for some people in Scotland.
It is still rolling out for claimants on some benefits, with a gradual changeover still taking place.
It is paid a low income, out of work or cannot work.It is gradually replacing the following benefits and tax credits:
- Child Tax Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Income Support
- income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Working Tax Credit
There’s no need for claimants to apply for the increased benefit payment as Universal Credit will continue to be paid directly into their bank accounts.
Universal Credit uplift from April 2025
These amounts vary by circumstances, but some of the most common amounts are listed below. For full details, see the DWP guidance.
Universal Credit, single person, aged 25+
This is due to increase from £393.45 a month to £400.14, so an extra £6.69 a month
Universal Credit, single, aged 25+ with limited capability for work and work-related activity
This is scheduled to go up from £809.64 to £823.41, giving an additional £13.77 each month.
Universal Credit, single, aged 25+ with one child, born on or after 6 April 2017
This will go up from £681.37 to £692.95 a month, so will be £11.58 more.
Universal Credit, couple, at least one adult 25+ with two children, born on or after 6 April 2017
This is currently £1,193.44 and will go up to £1,213.72, so £20.28 a month.