Full list of DWP Universal Credit cash boosts from today

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a series of significant changes to Universal Credit payments, which will affect the amount claimants receive.

These changes, effective from today (April 8), are due to an inflation-based increase in benefits allowances, as announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Universal Credit recipients will see a 6.7% increase in their payments, a rise that also applies to other benefits such as the personal independence payment, disability living allowance, and employment and support allowance.

In addition, those receiving the state pension will experience a substantial increase of 8.5%, equating to an extra £900 annually for full-rate claimants, reports Wales Online.

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Here's a breakdown of the changes for Universal Credit:.

Single

Under 25: £311.68 (up from £292.11).

25 or over: £393.45 (up from £368.74).

Couple

Joint claimants both under 25: £489.23 (up from £458.51).

Joint claimants, one or both 25 or over: £617.60 (up from £578.82).

Universal Credit Childcare costs

If you're a working parent and pay for childcare, you could be eligible for some financial assistance through Universal Credit. This includes costs for holiday clubs, after-school clubs, and breakfast clubs.

However, if you live with a partner, both of you need to be working unless your partner is unable to care for your children.

From 8 April 2024, the maximum amount you can claim back each month for childcare costs will increase to £1,014.63 for one child (up from £951) and £1,739.37 for two or more children (up from £1,630). You can use a benefits calculator to estimate how much you might receive.

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