The chancellor announced that Universal Credit will rise by 1.7% from April 2025 – here's exactly how much you'll get
Millions of families will see an increase to their benefits, as announced in today's Autumn Budget. The Autumn Budget is a huge day in the financial calendar – and not just for those interested in politics or working in finance.
Today's Budget has been an exciting one as it's the first Labour Budget in 14 years – and the first time a woman has ever given it. She announced that benefits will rise by 1.7% in line with September's consumer price index , a type of inflation that measures the prices of goods and services. How much will Universal Credit rise by? The amount of Universal Credit a person can get will depend on their circumstances.
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