Universal Credit payments will change for everyone next month - here are the new rates

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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that there are now around six million people across the UK claiming Universal Credit.The benefit payment is intended to help those out of work or on a low income with the costs of daily living.There are changes coming in April which will see an increase of 0.5 per cent across all DWP-delivered benefits, including Universal Credit.The rise in payments also affects additional elements including child, carer and work capability paid to claimants receiving the benefit.Here are the full details of the changes to Universal Credit and Jobseeker's Allowance from April 12.Standard allowanceSingleSingle under 25: £257.33 (from £256.05)Single 25 or over: £324.84 (from £323.22)CoupleJoint claimants both under.