Universal Credit rates to rise in April 2026 - what you need to know

From April, the rates will be: £338.58 a month for single people under the age of 25 - up from £316.98, £424.90 per month for single people aged 25 and over - up from £400.14, £528.34 per month for ...
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The earliest dates PIP and Universal Credit could change under benefits reform

The immediate action is now centred on universal credit, with confirmed changes from April 2026. By contrast, Personal ...

DWP Sir Stephen Timms explains Universal Credit and PIP upcoming 2026 changes

Nearly four million households are expected to see an annual income boost of £725 under reforms to the welfare system ...

ESA to Universal Credit migration deadline set by DWP

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed it plans to complete migration of claimants on income-related Employment ...

Universal Credit and Cost of Living Support: What You Can Still Claim in February — £24bn Still Unclaimed

Millions can still claim Universal Credit, council tax help and social tariffs in February, with more than £24bn in UK benefits and bill support going unclaimed.

New Universal Credit health benefit changes due to start in April

New Universal Credit changes will see around four million households get an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725.

Universal Credit to replace two benefits within weeks and how to keep current payments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to fully replace two benefits this year, replacing them entirely with Universal Credit. The government department has been dispatching letters to ...