People on Universal Credit due to start receiving new payment rates from next week

Linda Howard

13 May 2024 at 3:38 am·2-min read

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that millions of people claiming Universal Credit will see the annual uprating reflected in their monthly payments from May 14, however, some will have to wait until June 13 to receive the higher amount in their bank account.

The update was shared in a recent edition of Money Box on BBC Radio 4 by programme researcher Sandra Hardial during a segment discussing delays to increased State Pension and benefit payments, despite the DWP applying the uplift on April 8.

Sandra explained how Universal Credit payments are rising by 6.7 per cent, but warned people won’t actually get the money straight away because they are paid in arrears. She said: “The six million people on Universal Credit face the longest wait. The DWP has told Money Box that none of them will get the higher rate before the 14th of May and some will have to wait until the 13th of June.”

New Universal Credit payment rates 2024/25

Monthly rates are shown unless otherwise stated. A full list of all the new DWP benefit payment rates, including Housing Benefit and deductions can be found on GOV.UK here.

Universal Credit (monthly rates)

Single claimants

Under 25: £311.68 (from £292.11)
25 or over: £393.45 (from £368.74)

Joint claimants

Joint claimants both under 25: £489.23 (from £458.51)
Joint claimants, one or both 25 or over: £617.60 (from £578.82)

Child Amounts

First child (born prior to April 6, 2017): £333.33 (from £315.00)
First child (born on or after April 6, 2017) / second child and subsequent child (where an exception or transitional provision applies): £287.92 (from £269.58)

Disabled Child Additions

Lower rate addition: £156.11 (from £146.31)
Higher rate addition: £487.58 (from £456.89)

Limited Capability for Work

Monthly amount: £156.11 (from £146.31)

Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity

Monthly amount: £416.19 (from £390.06)

Carer amount

Monthly amount: £198.31 (from £185.86)

Childcare costs amount

Maximum for one child: £1014.63 (from ££950.92)
Maximum for two or more children: £1,739.37 (from £1630.15)
Non-dependants’ housing cost contributions: £91.47 (from £85.73)

Work Allowances

Higher work allowance (no housing amount)

One or more dependent children or limited capability for work: £673.00 (from £631.00)

Lower work allowance

One or more dependent children or limited capability for work: £404.00 (from £379.00)

Full details on Universal Credit deduction amounts based on household circumstances can be found on GOV.UK here.

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