DWP announces major Universal Credit payments changes from April 8 2024 -full list

Published date08 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
The alterations have come into force today April 8 and are a result of the inflation-based increase in benefits allowances, announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Universal credit claimants will receive a 6.7% increase, a rise which extends to other benefits including the personal independence payment, disability living allowance and employment and support allowance

The changes today also include a big increase for people receiving the state pension who will get a 8.5% increase worth an extra £900 a year to full-rate claimants.

Here is a rundown of the changes for Universal Credit:

Universal Credit monthly rates

Single

Under 25: £311.68 from £292.11

25 or over: £393.45 from £368.74

Couple

Joint claimants both under 25: £489.23 from £458.51

Joint claimants, one or both 25 or over: £617.60 from £578.82

Universal Credit Childcare costs

If you pay for childcare while you go to work, Universal Credit can pay some of your childcare costs. This includes holiday clubs, after-school clubs and breakfast clubs. If you live with a partner, you both need to be working, unless your partner cannot look after your children.

From 8 April 2024 the most you can get back each month for childcare costs is £1,014.63 for one child up from £951 and £1,739.37 for 2 or more children Up from £1,630. Use a benefits calculator to see how much you might get.

Maximum childcare payment

If you’re a parent you can claim back up to 85% of your actual paid-out childcare costs. You could receive a maximum childcare payment of £1,014.63 for one child from £950.92 and £1,739.37 for 2 or more children from £1630.15.

Monthly work allowances

When you start work, the amount of Universal Credit you get will gradually reduce as you earn more. But unlike Jobseeker’s...

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