DWP payment rate changes for State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits - full list
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBenefit claimants across the country will see their payments go up significantly in a handful of months. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will introduce new payment rates for the 2025/26 financial year, starting from April 7, 2025.
Some key increases include the New and Basic State Pension, which will see a rise of 4.1 per cent under the Triple Lock. Meanwhile, most working age and disability benefits will increase by the September Consumer Price Index (CPI( inflation rate figure of 1.7 per cent.
Annual uprating letters are dispatched to all claimants before the new payment rates commence, informing people about the change.
It is crucial to keep this letter safe as it can often be used as proof of benefit entitlement when applying for other forms of financial support.
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