DWP 6.7% Benefit Increase: UK Benefits List for Next Year

Written By: Anushka

Overview

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a 6.7% increase in various benefits for 2024, starting from April 8.

Universal Credit

The standard allowance for singles under 25 will rise from £292.11 to £311.68. Other allowances, such as child amounts and work allowances, will also increase.

Attendance Allowance

The higher rate will increase from £101.75 to £108.55, and the lower rate will rise from £68.10 to £72.65.

Disability Living Allowance

The Care Component’s higher rate will rise from £101.75 to £108.55, and the Mobility Component’s higher rate will increase from £71 to £75.75.

Independence Payment

The daily living component’s enhanced rate will go up from £101.75 to £108.55, and the mobility component’s enhanced rate will increase from £71 to £75.75.

Injury Benefit

The weekly amount for 100% disablement will increase from £207.60 to £221.50, with proportional increases for lower levels of disablement.

Statutory Paternity Pay

The standard rate will increase from £172.48 to £184.03.

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