Benefits & Support
DWP Benefits Changes 2024/25 UK — What's New
Latest DWP benefit changes and rates for 2024/25. New payment amounts, rule changes, and what they mean for your Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefits.
DWP benefit rates and rules change each year. Here’s what’s different for 2024/25.
Benefit Rate Increases
April 2024 Uprating
| Benefit Category |
Increase |
| Most DWP benefits |
6.7% |
| State Pension |
8.5% |
| Pension Credit |
8.5% |
| Based on |
September 2023 CPI (6.7%) |
| State Pension |
Triple lock (highest of 2.5%, inflation, or wages) |
Why 6.7%?
| Factor |
Explanation |
| CPI in September 2023 |
6.7% |
| Used to calculate |
April 2024 rates |
| Annual process |
Benefits uprated each April |
Universal Credit Rates
Standard Allowance (April 2024)
| Claimant Type |
Monthly Amount |
| Single under 25 |
£311.68 |
| Single 25 or over |
£393.45 |
| Couple both under 25 |
£489.23 |
| Couple (one or both 25+) |
£617.60 |
Child Elements
| Element |
Monthly Amount |
| First child (born before 6 April 2017) |
£333.33 |
| First child (born on/after 6 April 2017) |
£287.92 |
| Second child |
£287.92 |
| Subsequent children |
£287.92 (two-child limit applies) |
| Disabled child element |
£156.11 (lower) / £487.58 (higher) |
Other Elements
| Element |
Monthly Amount |
| Limited capability for work (LCWRA) |
£416.19 |
| Carer element |
£198.31 |
| Childcare (max 1 child) |
£1,014.63 |
| Childcare (max 2+ children) |
£1,739.37 |
Work Allowances
| Situation |
Monthly Allowance |
| Not receiving housing support |
£673 |
| Receiving housing support |
£404 |
55p deducted from UC for every £1 earned over allowance.
State Pension
New State Pension (April 2024)
| Rate |
Weekly Amount |
Annual |
| Full rate |
£221.20 |
£11,502 |
| Increase |
8.5% |
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Basic State Pension
| Rate |
Weekly Amount |
Annual |
| Full basic |
£169.50 |
£8,814 |
Pension Credit
| Component |
Weekly Amount |
| Standard Minimum Guarantee (single) |
£218.15 |
| Standard Minimum Guarantee (couple) |
£332.95 |
| Severe Disability Addition (single) |
£81.50 |
| Carer Addition |
£45.60 |
PIP Rates
Daily Living Component (April 2024)
| Rate |
Weekly Amount |
| Standard rate |
£72.65 |
| Enhanced rate |
£108.55 |
Mobility Component
| Rate |
Weekly Amount |
| Standard rate |
£28.70 |
| Enhanced rate |
£75.75 |
Maximum PIP
| Combination |
Weekly Total |
| Both enhanced |
£184.30 |
| Annual maximum |
£9,584 |
Disability Living Allowance
Care Component (April 2024)
| Rate |
Weekly Amount |
| Lowest rate |
£28.70 |
| Middle rate |
£72.65 |
| Highest rate |
£108.55 |
Mobility Component
| Rate |
Weekly Amount |
| Lower rate |
£28.70 |
| Higher rate |
£75.75 |
Carer’s Allowance
Rates (April 2024)
| Rate |
Amount |
| Weekly amount |
£81.90 |
| Annual |
£4,259 |
| Earnings limit |
£151/week |
Benefit Cap
Cap Amounts (April 2024)
| Location |
Couples/Lone Parents |
Single Without Children |
| Outside London |
£22,020/year (£423/week) |
£14,753/year (£284/week) |
| Greater London |
£25,323/year (£487/week) |
£16,967/year (£326/week) |
Exemptions from Cap
| Exempt If… |
Details |
| Working |
Earn enough to claim Working Tax Credit equivalent |
| Receiving certain benefits |
PIP, DLA, ESA (support group) |
| Carer’s Allowance |
Receiving or entitled |
| Guardian’s Allowance |
Receiving |
Local Housing Allowance
Key Change 2024
| Feature |
Details |
| Unfrozen |
After years frozen |
| Re-linked |
To 30th percentile of local rents |
| Effect |
Higher allowance for renters |
| First increase |
Since April 2020 |
What This Means
| Before |
After |
| LHA frozen at 2020 rates |
LHA reflects 2023 rents |
| Gap between LHA and rent |
Smaller gap (for many) |
| Struggling renters |
Some relief |
Other Key Changes
Health and Disability Assessments
| Change |
Details |
| Fit Note changes |
Wider range of professionals can issue |
| Assessment reform |
Government reviewing WCA |
| PIP reform |
Under consultation |
Fraud and Error Measures
| Change |
Details |
| New powers |
DWP can investigate more |
| Data sharing |
Increased |
| Reviews |
More frequent checks |
| Change |
Details |
| Administrative earnings threshold |
May change requirements |
| Claimant commitments |
May be updated |
| Work coach expectations |
Possible changes |
Quick Reference
| Payment |
Amount |
| UC Single 25+ |
£393.45/month |
| UC Couple 25+ |
£617.60/month |
| State Pension (full new) |
£221.20/week |
| PIP enhanced daily living |
£108.55/week |
| PIP enhanced mobility |
£75.75/week |
| Carer’s Allowance |
£81.90/week |
| Benefit cap (couple, non-London) |
£423/week |
Important Dates
| Date |
Event |
| April 2024 |
New rates apply |
| September 2024 |
CPI measured for April 2025 rates |
| April 2025 |
Next uprating |
Benefits rates change yearly. Check gov.uk for personal calculations and eligibility.
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