DWP new payment rates in two months for Universal Credit, PIP and state pension

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will tomorrow, Tuesday, announce new rates for benefits in moves that will affect millions.

The DWP is set to present its motion to approve the 'Draft Social Security Benefits Up-Rating Order 2025' in Parliament. Millions of people receiving the State Pension can expect a 4.1 per cent increase this year, while those on working age or disability benefits will see a 1.7 per cent uplift.

However, many may not realise that while the DWP will implement the new rates on April 7, most claimants won't see the increased payments until at least the following month.

This delay is due to most payments being made four weeks in arrears. Some State Pension recipients who receive weekly or fortnightly payments will experience the uplift sooner.