The new payment rates start on the first Monday after the start of the financial year, however, for 2026\/27 this is the same date – Monday April 6. It’s also important to be aware that most payments are issued in arrears <\/a>so most people will not see the uplift straight away.<\/p>\n Annual uprating letters <\/a>are sent out to all claimants before the new payment rates begin, letting people know about the changes – it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n READ MORE: New DWP payment uprating delay for people on State Pension, PIP or other benefits<\/a>READ MORE: Parents could be due up to \u00a3221 in monthly payments to help with daily costs<\/a><\/p>\n Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden<\/a> recently shared the new payment rates. He also said the new Universal Credit Act 2025 means the Standard Allowance will increase by around \u00a3295 a year for a single person aged 25 or over and around \u00a3465 for couples, where one is aged 25 or over.<\/p>\n Additional State Pension<\/a> payment elements will rise by 3.8 per cent while the Standard Minimum Guarantee in Pension Credit will increase by 4.8 per cent – in line with the increase in average earnings. From April 6, it will be \u00a3238.00 a week for a single pensioner and \u00a3363.25 a week for a couple.<\/p>\n In England and Wales, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and other benefits to help with additional needs arising from disability, and the rate of Carer\u2019s Allowance, will also increase by 3.8 per cent.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to be aware that in Scotland, these are devolved matters and set by the Scottish Government.<\/p>\n Finance Secretary Shona Robison confirmed on January 13 that devolved benefits <\/a>such as Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payment, Carer Support Payment and Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance, will increase by 3.8 per cent – the same rate as DWP benefits.<\/p>\n New DWP payment rates 2026\/27<\/p>\n Weekly rates are shown, unless otherwise stated and have been listed in alphabetical order to make it easier to find the payment relevant to your own situation.<\/p>\n A full breakdown of all benefits, including additional payments, the benefit cap and new deduction rates can be found on GOV.UK.<\/a><\/p>\n Attendance AllowanceHigher rate: \u00a3114.60 (from \u00a3110.40)Lower rate: \u00a376.70 (from \u00a373.90)Carer\u2019s AllowanceApril 2026 weekly payment rate: \u00a386.45 (from \u00a383.30)Weekly earnings threshold: \u00a3204.00 (from \u00a3196.00)Disability Living Allowance<\/p>\n Daily Care component<\/p>\n Highest: \u00a3114.60 (from \u00a3110.40)Middle: \u00a376.70 (from \u00a373.90)Lowest: \u00a330.30 (from \u00a329.20)<\/p>\n Mobility component<\/p>\n Higher: \u00a377.05 (from \u00a380.00)Lower: \u00a330.30 (from \u00a329.20)Contributory and New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)Single, under 25: \u00a375.65 (from \u00a372.90)Single, 25 or over: \u00a395.55 (from \u00a392.05)Lone parent, under 18: \u00a395.55 (from \u00a372.90)Lone parent, over 18: \u00a392.05 (from \u00a392.05)Couple, both under 18: \u00a375.65 from (72.90)Couple, both under 18 with child: \u00a3111.35 (from \u00a3110.15)Couple, both under 18 (main phase): \u00a395.55 (from \u00a392.05)Couple, both under 18 with child (main phase): \u00a3150.15 (from \u00a3144.65)Couple, both over 18: \u00a3150.15 (from \u00a3144.65)<\/p>\n Full details on amounts for mixed age households and premiums can be found on GOV.UK.<\/a><\/p>\n Income SupportSingle, under 25: \u00a375.65 (from \u00a372.90)Single, 25 or over: \u00a395.55 (from \u00a392.05)Lone parent, under 18: \u00a375.65 (from \u00a372.90)Lone parent, 18 or over: \u00a395.55 (from \u00a392.05)Couple, both under 18: \u00a375.65 (from \u00a372.90)Couple, both under 18 – higher rate: \u00a3114.35 (from \u00a3110.15)Couple, one under 18, one under 25: \u00a375.65 (from \u00a372.90)Couple, one under 18, one 25 and over: \u00a395.55 (from \u00a392.05)Couple, both 18 or over: \u00a3150.15 (from \u00a3144.65)<\/p>\n Full details on additional premiums by age and household circumstances can be found on GOV.UK.<\/a><\/p>\n Jobseeker\u2019s Allowance (JSA)<\/p>\n Contribution based JSA<\/p>\n Under 25: \u00a375.65 (from \u00a372.90)25 or over: \u00a395.55 (from \u00a392.05)<\/p>\n Income-based JSA<\/p>\n Under 25: \u00a375.65 (from \u00a372.90)25 or over: \u00a395.55 (from \u00a392.05)<\/p>\n Lone parent<\/p>\n Under 18: \u00a375.65 (from \u00a372.90)18 or over: \u00a395.55 (from \u00a392.05)Couple, both under 18: \u00a375.65 (from \u00a372.90)Couple, both under 18 – higher rate: \u00a3114.35 (from \u00a311.15)Couple, one under 18, one under 25: \u00a375.65 (from \u00a372.90)Couple, one under 18, one 25 and over: \u00a395.55 (from \u00a392.05)Couple, both 18 or over: \u00a3150.15 (from \u00a3144.65)<\/p>\n Full details on amounts for mixed age households and premiums can be found on GOV.UK.<\/a><\/p>\n Maternity AllowanceStandard rate: \u00a3194.32 (from \u00a3187.18)Pension Credit<\/p>\n Standard minimum guarantee<\/p>\n Single: \u00a3238.00 (from \u00a3227.10)Couple: \u00a3363.25 (from \u00a3346.60)<\/p>\n Additional amount for severe disability<\/p>\n Single: \u00a386.05 (from \u00a382.90)Couple (one qualifies): \u00a386.05 (from \u00a382.90)Couple (both qualify): \u00a3172.10 (from \u00a3165.75)Additional amount for carers: \u00a348.15 (from \u00a346.40)Personal Independence Payment (PIP)<\/p>\n Daily Living component<\/p>\n Enhanced: \u00a3114.60 (from \u00a3110.40)Standard: \u00a376.70 (from \u00a373.90)<\/p>\n Mobility component<\/p>\n Enhanced: \u00a380.00 (from \u00a377.05)Standard: \u00a330.30 (from \u00a329.20)State Pension<\/p>\n New State Pension<\/p>\n Full rate: \u00a3241.30 (from \u00a3230.25)<\/p>\n Old\/Basic State Pension<\/p>\n Category A or B Basic State Pension: \u00a3184.90 (from \u00a3176.45)Category B (lower) Basic State Pension – spouse or civil Partner’s insurance: \u00a3110.75 (from \u00a3105.70)Category C or D – non-contributory: \u00a3110.75 (from \u00a3105.70)<\/p>\n Full details on Additional State Pension, Widows Pension, increments and Invalidity Allowance can be found on GOV.UK.<\/a><\/p>\n Universal Credit (monthly rates)<\/p>\n Single People<\/p>\n Under 25: \u00a3338.58 (from \u00a3316.98)25 or over: \u00a3424.90 (from \u00a3400.14)<\/p>\n Couples<\/p>\n Joint claimants both under 25: \u00a3528.34 (from \u00a3497.55)Joint claimants, one or both 25 or over: \u00a3666.97 (from \u00a3628.10)<\/p>\n A full list of additional elements related to Universal Credit can be found on GOV.UK.<\/a><\/p>\n Join the conversation on our Money Saving Scotland Facebook group<\/a> for money-saving tips, the latest State Pension and benefits news, energy bill advice and cost of living updates.<\/p>\n Sign up to our Record Money newsletter and get the top stories sent to your inbox daily from Monday to Friday with a special cost of living edition every Thursday – sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can also follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @Recordmoney_<\/a> for regular updates throughout the day or get money news alerts on your phone by joining our Daily Record Money 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