The UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a 6.7% increase in various benefits and state pensions for the upcoming year.
This increase, based on the September 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI), will take effect on April 8, 2024. In addition, state pensions will see an 8.5% rise. Below is a detailed list of the benefits that will be affected by this increase.
Universal Credit
Universal Credit, which supports low-income individuals and families, will see the following changes:
- Single (under 25 years): £292.11 → £311.68
- Single (25 or over): £368.74 → £393.45
- Couples (both under 25): £458.51 → £489.23
- Couples (one or both 25 or over): £578.82 → £617.60
Attendance Allowance
The Attendance Allowance, which helps with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough that you need someone to help look after you, will increase as follows:
- Higher rate: £101.75 → £108.55
- Lower rate: £68.10 → £72.65
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
The DLA, which provides support for the care and mobility needs of individuals with disabilities, will see increases:
- Care Component:
- Highest: £101.75 → £108.55
- Middle: £68.10 → £72.65
- Lowest: £26.90 → £28.70
- Mobility Component:
- Higher rate: £71.00 → £75.75
- Lower rate: £26.90 → £28.70
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
PIP, which helps with the extra costs of a long-term health condition or disability, will also be increased:
- Daily Living Component:
- Enhanced: £101.75 → £108.55
- Standard: £68.10 → £72.65
- Mobility Component:
- Enhanced: £71.00 → £75.75
- Standard: £26.90 → £28.70
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
This benefit supports those who are disabled as a result of an accident at work or a disease caused by work:
- 100% Disablement: £207.60 → £221.50
- 90% Disablement: £186.84 → £199.35
- 80% Disablement: £166.08 → £177.20
- 70% Disablement: £145.32 → £155.05
- 60% Disablement: £124.56 → £132.90
- 50% Disablement: £103.80 → £110.75
- 40% Disablement: £83.04 → £88.60
- 30% Disablement: £62.28 → £66.45
- 20% Disablement: £41.52 → £44.30
Statutory Payments
Several statutory payments that support workers during periods when they cannot work will also rise:
- Statutory Paternity Pay: £172.48 → £184.03
- Statutory Sick Pay: £109.40 → £116.75
- Statutory Maternity Pay: £172.48 → £184.03
- Statutory Adoption Pay: £172.48 → £184.03
Additional State Pension
The Additional State Pension, which provides extra money to people who reached State Pension age before April 6, 2016, will also see an increase:
- Maximum Additional State Pension: £204.68 → £218.39
Incapacity Benefit
Incapacity Benefit, which provides financial support to individuals unable to work due to illness or disability, will be increased:
- Long-term: £130.20 → £138.90
- Short-term (under State Pension age):
- Higher rate: £116.20 → £124.00
- Short-term (over State Pension age):
- Higher rate: £130.20 → £138.90
Severe Disablement Allowance
This allowance, which supports those who are severely disabled, will also rise:
- Basic rate: £92.20 → £98.40
- Age-related addition:
- Lower rate: £7.65 → £8.15
- Middle rate: £7.65 → £8.15
- Higher rate: £13.80 → £14.70
These increases reflect the government’s commitment to supporting individuals and families during times of economic uncertainty.
To view the full list of benefit and pension rates for 2024–2025, visit the UK Government’s official website.
FAQs
When will the 6.7% rise in benefits take effect?
The increase will take effect on April 8, 2024.
Which benefits are included in the 6.7% increase?
Benefits include Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, PIP, and more.
What is the increase for the state pension?
State pensions will rise by 8.5%.
How can I find the exact amount of my benefits after the increase?
You can check the updated rates on the UK Government’s official website.
Why are these benefits being increased?
The increase is based on the September 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) to help keep up with inflation.
