DWP households set to miss April payment boost despite rates rising

Despite rates going up, households claiming Universal Credit won't see payments increase for a further two months ...

Universal Credit claimants won't see payments rise in April

Wed, Mar 4, 2026 Millions of Universal Credit claimants will face a delay in receiving higher payments - despite rates increasing in April. The Universal Credit standard allowance - the sum you're ...

DWP Universal Credit payments won't increase in April

Millions of individuals claiming Universal Credit will have to wait longer to receive increased payments - despite rates rising in April. The Universal Credit standard allowance, which is the amount ...