The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that millions of older people will see as much as £470 added to their State Pension this year now that the annual uprating has been applied, thanks to the UK Government’s’ ‘ironclad commitment’ to the Triple Lock policy.
The DWP also said that 5.7 million households receiving working-age benefits such as Universal Credit will also see an average boost of £150, with the Plan for Change ‘putting more money in working people’s pockets’.
Disability benefits including Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Carers Allowance and Attendance Allowance also increased on April 7. People on devolved disability benefits in Scotland will also see an uplift to Adult and Child Disability Payment along with the new Pension Age Disability Payment and Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance.
The Triple Lock – which guarantees that the State Pension increases annually by the highest of inflation, average earnings growth or 2.5 per cent – means the Basic and New State Pensions have increased by 4.1 per cent.
These changes come alongside increases to the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, benefiting millions of eligible workers across the country.
With the National Living Wage increasing to £12.21 for those aged 21 and over and the National Minimum Wage for those aged 18 to 20 seeing a record increase to £10 an hour, three million workers will benefit, with eligible full-time workers set to see an increase in their annual salary of £1,400.
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said: “Our ironclad commitment to the Triple Lock gives pensioners across the country the certainty and security they need to live a full life in retirement.
“We are putting more money in people’s pockets and driving up household income as part of our Plan for Change.”
Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell said: ”Raising the State Pension and rescuing the NHS – these are this government’s priorities to give all pensioners the dignity they deserve in their retirement. Those who have worked hard throughout their lives, paying into the system, are owed nothing less.
“We’re improving the lives of millions of pensioners through our £7.84 billion additional funding for the State Pension this year. That means up to £470 extra in pensioners’ pockets from this week and comes alongside our work to boost Pension Credit uptake, and the £26 billion we’ve invested in the NHS that has seen waiting lists in England fall for five months in a row.”
The DWp said the uprating of State Pensions and working-age benefits amounts to a cash boost of over £6.9 billion, demonstrating “our commitment to ensuring pensioners enjoy the dignity and respect they deserve in retirement, while also supporting low-income families”.
It also comes alongside proposals for the biggest welfare reforms for a generation.
DWP said: “These measures are designed to ensure a welfare system that is fit for purpose and available for future generations – opening up employment opportunities, boosting economic growth and tackling the spiralling benefits bill while also ensuring those who cannot work get the support they need.”
A full breakdown of all benefits, including additional payments, the benefit cap and new deduction rates can be found on GOV.UK here.
New DWP payment rates 2025/26
Weekly rates are shown, unless otherwise stated and have been listed in alphabetical order to make it easier to find the payment relevant to your own situation.
Attendance Allowance
- Higher rate: £110.40 (from £108.55)
- Lower rate: £73.90 (from £72.65)
Carer’s Allowance
- April 2025 rate: £83.30 (from £81.90)
- Weekly earnings threshold: £196.00 (from £151)
Disability Living Allowance / Child Disability Payment
Care Component
- Highest: £110.40 (from £108.55)
- Middle: £73.90 (from £72.65)
- Lowest: £29.20 (from £28.70)
Mobility component
- Higher: £77.05 (from £75.75)
- Lower: £29.20 (from £28.70)
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Single, under 25: £72.90 (from £71.70)
- Single, 25 or over: £92.05 (from £90.50)
- Lone parent, under 18: £72.90 (from £71.70)
- Lone parent, over 18: £92.05 (from £90.50)
- Couple, both under 18: £72.90 from (71.70)
- Couple, both under 18 with child: £110.15 (from £108.30)
- Couple, both under 18 (main phase): £92.05 (from £90.50)
- Couple, both under 18 with child (main phase): £144.65 (from £142.25)
- Couple, both over 18: £144.65 (from £142.25)
Full details on amounts for mixed age households and premiums can be found on GOV.UK here.
Incapacity Benefit
- Long-term Incapacity Benefit: £141.25 (from £138.90)
Short-term Incapacity Benefit (under State Pension age)
- Lower rate: £106.65 (from £104.85)
- Higher rate: £126.10 (from £124.00)
Short-term Incapacity Benefit (over State Pension age)
- Lower rate: £135.50 (from £133.25)
- Higher rate: £141.25 (from £138.90)
Increase of Long-term Incapacity Benefit for age
- Lower rate: £8.30 (from £8.15)
- Higher rate £14.95 (from £14.70)
Invalidity Allowance (Transitional)
- Higher rate: £14.95 (from £14.70)
- Middle rate: £8.30 (from £8.15
- Lower rate: £8.30 (from £8.15)
Income Support
- Single, under 25: £72.90 (from £71.70)
- Single, 25 or over: £92.05 (from £90.50)
- Lone parent, under 18: £72.90 (from £71.70)
- Lone parent, 18 or over: £92.05 (from £90.50)
- Couple, both under 18: £72.90 (from £71.70)
- Couple, both under 18 – higher rate: £110.15 (from £108.30)
- Couple, one under 18, one under 25: £72.90 (from £71.70)
- Couple, one under 18, one 25 and over: £92.05 (from £90.50)
- Couple, both 18 or over: £144.65 (from £142.25)
Full details on additional premiums by age and household circumstances can be found on GOV.UK here.
Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
Contribution based JSA
- Under 25: £72.90 (from £71.70)
- 25 or over: £92.05 (from £90.50)
Income-based JSA
- Under 25: £72.90 (from £71.70)
- 25 or over: £92.05 (from £90.50)
Lone parent
- Under 18: £72.90 (from £71.70)
- 18 or over: £92.05 (from £90.50)
- Couple, both under 18: £72.90 (from £71.70)
- Couple, both under 18 – higher rate: £110.15 (from £108.30)
- Couple, one under 18, one under 25: £72.90 (from £71.70)
- Couple, one under 18, one 25 and over: £92.05 (from £90.50)
- Couple, both 18 or over: £144.65 (from £142.25)
Full details on amounts for mixed age households and premiums can be found on GOV.UK here.
Maternity Allowance
- Standard rate: £187.18 (from £184.03)
Pension Credit
Standard minimum guarantee
- Single: £227.10 (from £218.15)
- Couple: £346.60 (from £332.95)
Additional amount for severe disability
- Single: £82.90 (from £81.50)
- Couple (one qualifies): £82.90 (from £81.50)
- Couple (both qualify): £165.75 (from £163.00)
- Additional amount for carers: £46.40 (from £45.60)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) / Adult Disability Payment
Daily Living Component
- Enhanced: £110.40 (from £108.55)
- Standard: £73.90 (from £72.65)
Mobility Component
- Enhanced: £77.05 (from £75.75)
- Standard: £29.20 (from £28.70)
A full list of all PIP and ADP combined award payment rtes from April can be found here.
State Pension
New State Pension
- Full rate: £230.25 (from £221.20)
Old/Basic State Pension
- Category A or B Basic State Pension: £176.45 (from £169.50)
- Category B (lower) Basic State Pension – spouse or civil Partner’s insurance: £105.70 (from £101.55)
- Category C or D – non-contributory: £105.70 (from £101.55)
Full details on Additional State Pension, Widows Pension, increments and Invalidity Allowance can be found on GOV.UK here.
Universal Credit (monthly rates)
Single
- Under 25: £316.98 (from £311.63)
- 25 or over: £400.14 (from £393.45)
Couples
- Joint claimants both under 25: £497.55 (from £489.23)
- Joint claimants, one or both 25 or over: £628.10 (from £617.60)
A full list of additional elements related to Universal Credit, including the Work Capability Allowance, can be found on GOV.UK here.
HMRC payment rates 2025/26
HMRC has also confirmed the new payment rates for Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance. Tax Credits are ending on April 5, 2025 so there are no payment changes.
Child Benefit
- Eldest or only child: £26.05 (from £25.60)
- Additional children: £17.25 (from £16.95)
Guardian’s Allowance
- From April 2025: £22.10 (from £21.75)