A wide variety of DWP benefits are planned to see increases to payments in just a matter of months
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently revealed the proposed new payment rates for State Pension and benefits for the 2026/27 financial year. The New and Basic State Pension will see a rise of 4.8 per cent, while additional State Pension elements, along with most working age and disability benefits, will increase by 3.8 per cent.
However, it’s crucial to remember that while the DWP will put the new rates into effect on Monday, April 6, most pensioners and benefit claimants won’t see the increased payments until the following month. This is because most payments are made four-weeks in arrears.
Nonetheless, some people on the State Pension who receive payments weekly or fortnightly will feel the uplift sooner. Universal Credit operates slightly differently, as assessment periods run from month-to-month on a specific date, meaning the uprated amount may not arrive until the next payment cycle in May.
After April 6, most people will receive a mix of old and new payment rates until a full four-week cycle has passed for their specific benefit or state Pension. The timing of the next payment after that date will determine this, according to the Daily Record.
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New DWP payment rates 2026/27
Here’s a summary of the new payment rates for all DWP benefits, including additional payments, the benefit cap and new deduction rates. You can find a full breakdown on GOV.UK.
The weekly rates are presented unless specified differently, and they’re arranged in alphabetical order for your ease. A thorough rundown of all benefits, encompassing extra payments, the benefit cap and new deduction rates can be found on GOV.UK.
Attendance Allowance
- Higher rate: £114.60 (from £110.40)
- Lower rate: £76.70 (from £73.90)
Carer’s Allowance
- April 2026 weekly payment rate: £86.45 (from £83.30)
- Weekly earnings threshold: £204.00 (from £196.00)
Disability Living Allowance
Daily Care component
- Highest: £114.60 (from £110.40)
- Middle: £76.70 (from £73.90)
- Lowest: £30.30 (from £29.20)
Mobility component
- Higher: £77.05 (from £80.00)
- Lower: £30.30 (from £29.20)
Contributory and New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Single, under 25: £75.65 (from £72.90)
- Single, 25 or over: £95.55 (from £92.05)
- Lone parent, under 18: £95.55 (from £72.90)
- Lone parent, over 18: £92.05 (from £92.05)
- Couple, both under 18: £75.65 from (72.90)
- Couple, both under 18 with child: £111.35 (from £110.15)
- Couple, both under 18 (main phase): £95.55 (from £92.05)
- Couple, both under 18 with child (main phase): £150.15 (from £144.65)
- Couple, both over 18: £150.15 (from £144.65)
Full details on amounts for mixed age households and premiums can be found on GOV.UK.
Income Support
- Single, under 25: £75.65 (from £72.90)
- Single, 25 or over: £95.55 (from £92.05)
- Lone parent, under 18: £75.65 (from £72.90)
- Lone parent, 18 or over: £95.55 (from £92.05)
- Couple, both under 18: £75.65 (from £72.90)
- Couple, both under 18 – higher rate: £114.35 (from £110.15)
- Couple, one under 18, one under 25: £75.65 (from £72.90)
- Couple, one under 18, one 25 and over: £95.55 (from £92.05)
- Couple, both 18 or over: £150.15 (from £144.65)
Full details on additional premiums by age and household circumstances can be found on GOV.UK.
Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
Contribution based JSA
- Under 25: £75.65 (from £72.90)
- 25 or over: £95.55 (from £92.05)
Income-based JSA
- Under 25: £75.65 (from £72.90)
- 25 or over: £95.55 (from £92.05)
Lone parent
- Under 18: £75.65 (from £72.90)
- 18 or over: £95.55 (from £92.05)
- Couple, both under 18: £75.65 (from £72.90)
- Couple, both under 18 – higher rate: £114.35 (from £11.15)
- Couple, one under 18, one under 25: £75.65 (from £72.90)
- Couple, one under 18, one 25 and over: £95.55 (from £92.05)
- Couple, both 18 or over: £150.15 (from £144.65)
Full details on amounts for mixed age households and premiums can be found on GOV.UK.
Maternity Allowance
- Standard rate: £194.32 (from £187.18)
Pension Credit
Standard minimum guarantee
- Single: £238.00 (from £227.10)
- Couple: £363.25 (from £346.60)
Additional amount for severe disability
- Single: £86.05 (from £82.90)
- Couple (one qualifies): £86.05 (from £82.90)
- Couple (both qualify): £172.10 (from £165.75)
- Additional amount for carers: £48.15 (from £46.40)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Daily Living component
- Enhanced: £114.60 (from £110.40)
- Standard: £76.70 (from £73.90)
Mobility component
- Enhanced: £80.00 (from £77.05)
- Standard: £30.30 (from £29.20)
State Pension
New State Pension
- Full rate: £241.30 (from £230.25)
Old/Basic State Pension
- Category A or B Basic State Pension: £184.90 (from £176.45)
- Category B (lower) Basic State Pension – spouse or civil Partner’s insurance: £110.75 (from £105.70)
- Category C or D – non-contributory: £110.75 (from £105.70)
Full details on Additional State Pension, Widows Pension, increments and Invalidity Allowance can be found on GOV.UK.
Universal Credit (monthly rates)
Single People
- Under 25: £338.58 (from £316.98)
- 25 or over: £424.90 (from £400.14)
Couples
- Joint claimants both under 25: £528.34 (from £497.55)
- Joint claimants, one or both 25 or over: £666.97 (from £628.10)
A full list of additional elements related to Universal Credit can be found on GOV.UK.
