Millions of UK pensioners and benefit recipients will see their payments increase in April 2025. The State Pension and most working-age and disability benefits will rise by 1.7% based on the September CPI inflation rate, while the New and Basic State Pensions will increase by 4.1% under the Triple Lock policy.
More than 23 million people across Great Britain receiving the State Pension or benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) will see payment rates for the 2025/26 financial year increase on April 7, 2025. The New and Basic State Pensions will increase by 4.1 per cent, under the earnings growth measure of the Triple Lock policy, while most working age and disability benefits are going up by the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate figure of 1.7 per cent.
Additional State Pension payments will also rise by the 1.7 per cent CPI figure. Annual uprating letters are sent out to all claimants before the new payment rates start - usually in March - letting people know about the changes - it’s important to keep this somewhere safe as it can often be used as proof of benefit entitlement when applying for other streams of financial support. Pension Credit, a passport benefit designed to provide additional support for low-income pensioner households, will also rise by 4.1 per cent, taking the average annual award to over £4,000. More than 760,000 pensioners are entitled to this gateway benefit and not claiming it and it’s important to be aware that an award of just £1 per week is enough to access the 2025/26 annual Winter Fuel Payment. People on Carer’s Allowance will see the weekly earnings threshold rise from £151 per week to £196, equivalent to 16 hours at the National Minimum Wage. UK Government Updates Claimants on devolved benefits in Scotland, such as Adult Disability Payment, Child Disability Payment, Carer Support Payment and Pension Age Disability Payment will see payments rise by 1.7 per cent. This is the same rate as their DWP counterparts to prevent a two-tier benefits system. New DWP payment rates 2025/26 The DWP has now confirmed the proposed weekly or monthly rates for the new financial year, a full breakdown of all benefits, including additional payments, the benefit cap and new deduction rates can be found on GOV.UK her
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