A list of benefits were increased in April but many have yet to see the new higher rates
People claiming certain benefits are set to see a rise in how much they get after delays. In April 2025 those receiving working age or disability benefits saw a 1.7% uplift.
However, despite the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) implementing the new rates on April 7 most claimants didn’t see the increased payments until the following month. This is due to most payments being made four weeks in arrears. However, some State Pension recipients – that payment rose 4.1% in April – who receive payments weekly or fortnightly saw the uplift sooner.
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Universal Credit operates slightly differently, with assessment periods running from month-to-month on a specific date, meaning that for some the higher amount did not arrive until the next payment cycle in May while others have still yet to see the rise and will see it in June.
It means that the date you’ll receive the pay boost will depend on when your last assessment period was.
Here’s how your previous assessment period affects when you’ll get the payment boost:
- March 17 to April 16 – increase applied in May, you’ll get it in your payment on May 21
- March 18 to April 17 – increase applied in May, you’ll get it in your payment on May 22
- March 19 to April 18 – increase applied in May, you’ll get it in your payment on May 23
- March 20 to April 19 – increase applied in May, you’ll get it in your payment on May 24
- March 21 to April 20 – increase applied in May, you’ll get it in your payment on May 25
- March 22 to April 21 – increase applied in May, you’ll get it in your payment on May 26
- March 23 to April 22 – increase applied in May, you’ll get it in your payment on May 27
- March 24 to April 23 – increase applied in May, you’ll get it in your payment on May 28
- March 25 to April 24 – increase applied in May, you’ll get it in your payment on May 29
- March 26 to April 25 – increase applied in May, you’ll get it in your payment on May 30
- March 27 to April 26 – increase applied in May, you’ll get it in your payment on May 31
- March 28 to April 27 – increase applied in June, you’ll get it in your payment on June 1
- March 29 to April 28 – increase applied in June, you’ll get it in your payment on June 2
- March 30 to April 29 – increase applied in June, you’ll get it in your payment on June 5
- March 31 to April 30 – increase applied in June, you’ll get it in your payment on June 6
- April 1 to April 31 – increase applied in June, you’ll get it in your payment on June 7
- April 2 to May 1 – increase applied in June, you’ll get it in your payment on June 8
- April 3 to May 2 – increase applied in June, you’ll get it in your payment on June 9
- April 4 to May 3 – increase applied in June, you’ll get it in your payment on June 10
- April 5 to May 4 – increase applied in June, you’ll get it in your payment on June 11
- April 6 to May 5 – increase applied in June, you’ll get it in your payment on June 12
Here’s a full list of the new benefit rates for 2025-26 so you can check how much extra you might get.
Universal Credit
Universal Credit standard allowance (monthly)
- Single, under 25: £316.98 (up from £311.68)
- Single, 25 or over: £400.14 (up from £393.45)
- Joint claimants both under 25: £497.55 (up from £489.23)
- Joint claimants, one or both 25+: £628.10 (up from £617.60)
Extra amounts for children
- First child (born before April 6, 2017): £339 (up from £333.33)
- Child born after April 6, 2017 or subsequent children: £292.81 (up from £287.92)
- Disabled child (lower rate): £158.76 (up from £156.11)
- Disabled child (higher rate): £495.87 (up from £487.58)
Extra for limited capability for work
- Limited capability: £158.76 (up from £156.11)
- Work-related activity: £423.27 (up from £416.19)
Carer’s element
- Caring for a severely disabled person at least 35 hours a week: £201.68 (up from £198.31)
Work allowance increases
- Higher work allowance (no housing): £684 (up from £673)
- Lower work allowance (with housing): £411 (up from £404)