DWP says 14 benefit payments will rise but six set to be 'frozen'

Claimants on these DWP benefits will see more money in their accounts after announcement

by · Birmingham Live

The Budget has confirmed 14 benefit increases, including Universal Credit. However, the Department for Work and Pensions is set to deliver a blow to some claimants by freezing six benefit payments amidst the ongoing Cost of Living crisis.

The standard monthly allowance for single Universal Credit claimants under 25 will rise from £311.68 to £316.98. For those aged 25 or over, it will increase from £393.45 to £400.14.

Joint claimants both under 25 will see their standard allowance rise from £489.23 to £497.55. If one or both joint claimants are 25 or over, the standard allowance will go up from £617.60 to £628.099.

For those with a first child born before April 6, 2017, the extra amount will increase from £333.33 to £338.99. For those with a child born on or after April 6, 2017 or second child and subsequent child, the extra amount will rise from £287.92 to £292.81.

For those with a disabled child, the lower rate addition payment will increase from £156.11 to £158.76 and the higher rate from £487.58 to £495.86. For those deemed to have limited capability for work, the extra amount will rise from £156.11 to £158.76.

For those deemed to have limited capability for work or work-related activity, the extra amount will rise from £416.19 to £423.27. Housing benefit, personal independence payments (PIP), Employment Support Allowance (ESA) and Attendance Allowance rates will also increase.

Pension Credit, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), New-style Jobseeker's Allowance, Carer's Allowance and Child Benefit are all set to increase. Maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay will also see a hike, along with maternity allowance and statutory sick pay.

The State Pension is also due for a rise. However, the benefit cap and capital limits will remain unchanged.

Bereavement support payments, which provide financial assistance to individuals following the death of a partner for a specified period, will also stay the same. The high-income child benefit charge and local housing allowance will likewise remain unchanged.