Full checklist of advantages to rise in April together with Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

On Mar 29, 2025

DWP have confirmed a full list of benefits set to increase in April. Here, we take a look at the full list of pay rises for benefit claimants – including PIP, Universal Credit and State Pension

19:10, 29 Mar 2025Updated 19:10, 29 Mar 2025

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The Spring Budget has put a spanner in the works for some Brits claiming certain government benefits – but many will see a pay boost elsewhere.

Millions of people who claim benefits can expect more pennies in their pocket next month as the DWP(Department for Work and Pensions) confirmed extra cash to help offset the cost-of-living crisis.

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Those who are claimants of the likes of PIP (Personal Independent Payment) and Universal Credit will see a 1.7% increase of money hit their banks. However, those receiving other benefits, like State Pension, can expect to see even more in a rise to payment amounts.

Though, it’s not a ‘one size fits all’ increase as the payments all depend on individual circumstance. We have broken down the list, in alphabetical order, to see what benefits will see an increase come April.

The DWP has announced changes to a huge list of benefits(Image: In Pictures via Getty Images)

Attendance Allowance

Attendance Allowance is a payment for those who have a long-term physical or mental condition or disability. Those eligible for the benefit will see a 1.7% increase for both of the rates.

For people on the higher rate, they will see an increase from £108.55 to £110.40. Claimants on the lower rate will see an increase of lower rate will go up from £72.65 to £73.90 next month.

Carer’s Allowance

Carer’s Allowance is a benefit for those that look after a loved one who is claiming one of the below benefits:

Personal Independence Payment – daily living component
Disability Living Allowance – the middle or highest care rate
Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance – the middle or highest care rate
Attendance Allowance
Pension Age Disability Payment
Constant Attendance Allowance at or above the normal maximum rate with an Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
Constant Attendance Allowance at the basic (full day) rate with a War Disablement Pension
Armed Forces Independence Payment
Child Disability Payment – the middle or highest care rate
Adult Disability Payment – daily living component at the standard or enhanced rate

There’s also other eligibility criteria, such as being means tested regarding your earnings and whether you’re in full-time education or not. Claimants also have to provide at least 35 hours of a care a week to their loved one.

Those who receive Carer’s Allowance can expect a 1.7% increase come April, bringing their weekly payment to £83.30 instead of £81.90.

Child Benefit

Child Benefit is non-means tested benefit, meaning that you should still receive it regardless on income. However, those that fall into the High Income Child Benefit Charge threshold will have to pay the tax charge.

For everyone else, parents can claim Child Benefit if they’re responsible for a child under 16 years old. It is also available for children under 20 if in approved training or education.

Only one parent in the household and one parent if living in separate homes will be entitled to the benefit. There is currently no limit to the number of children that you can claim for.

Child Benefit offers two different rate, a higher rate for the only or eldest child and then the lower rate for each child thereafter. Come April, Child Benefit claimants can expect an increase of 1.7% to payment.

Those with the higher rate will now receive £26.05 instead of £25.60 per week, and £17.25 rather than £16.95 on the lower rate.

Brits claiming certain benefits can expect more money come April(Image: inyourArea)

DLA (Disability Living Allowance)

DLA is the benefit that provides financial support for those with a disability. PIP has mostly replaced DLA as it is currently being phased out.

DLA is now only available to eligible under the age of 16 and ‘legacy’ recipients. For those who claim it, they can expect an increase of 1.7% to payments. DLA is now

The benefit has three different levels, the higher, middle and lower rate.

Higher rate: increase from £108.55 to £110.40
Middle rate: increase from £72.65 to £73.90
Lower rate: increase from £28.70 to £29.20

Some people who claim DLA also receive the mobility component. Those who claim this will also see an increase to payments.

Higher: £75.75 to £77.05

Lower: £28.70 to £29.20

ESA (Employment Support Allowance)

This benefit essentially tops up pay for those on a low income due to a disability or health condition that effects their ability to work full-time.

Those on ESA will see an increase of 1.7% to payments. There is different rates for different demographics of people, the breakdown of the payments are as follows:

Single:

Under 25 – £71.70 to £72.90
25 and over – £90.50 to £92.05
Single parent under 18 – £71.70 to £72.90
Single parent 18 and over – £90.50 to £92.05

Couples:

Both under 18 – £71.70 to £72.90
Both under 18 with a child – £108.30 to £110.15
Both over 18 – £142.25 to £144.65
Under 25 with partner under 18 – £71.70 to £72.90
25 or over, with partner under 18 – £90.50 to £92.05

There is also a premium paid to those with an ‘enhanced’ disability. For those who are single, they will see an increase from £20.85 to £21.20 and the payment will increase from £29.75 to £30.25 for a couple.

And for those who have a ‘severe’ disability, they will see payments increase from £81.50 to £82.90 for a single claimant, from £81.50 to £82.90 for a couple on the lower rate and from £163 to £165.80 for a couple on the higher rate.

Those who are carers for someone with a severe disability will see an increase from £45.60 to £46.40. People of pension age will also receive the increase.

The work-related activity component will rise from £35.95 to £36.55, while the support component from £47.70 to £48.50.

Most benefits will see a 1.7% increase(Image: Getty Images)

Housing Benefit

This benefit is eligible for those who are unemployed, on a low income, or claiming benefits to help with the cost of rent. Currently, this benefit is being phased out with those in receipt of the it being transferred to Universal Credit.

The payment can now only be accessed by those of state pension age or are residing in supported, sheltered or temporary accommodation.

For those already receiving payment, they will see a 1.7% increase.

Single people under 25: increase from £71.70 to £72.90
Single people Over 25: increase from £90.50 to £92.05
Couple under 18: increase from £108.30 to £110.15
Couple over 18: increase from £142.25 to £144.65
Dependant children: increase from £83.24 to £84.66
Single pensioner: increase from £83.24 to £84.66
Couple pensioners: increase from £352 to £366

JSA (

Those who receiving JSA, that has replaced means tested Jobseeker’s allowance, supports people who are unemployed while they look for work.

The payments will also increase by 1.7%.

Under 25: increase from £71.70 a week to £72.90
Over 25: increase from £90.50 to £92.05
Couples under 18: increase from £71.70 to £72.90
Couples over 18: increase from £142.25 to £144.65
Single pensioner: increase from £127.65 to £135.05
Couple of pensioners: increase from £190.70 to £201.95

Maternity allowance

This benefit is for new mums who don’t qualify for standard maternity pay. Those eligible include self-employed mums. They will see an increase from £184.03 a week to £187.18.

Pension Credit

Pensioners will see the biggest increase (Image: Getty Images)

Pension Credit is awarded to those who have reached state pension age and are on a low income. Some payments will increase by 1.7%, however others will be entitled to a lot more.

Guaranteed Pension Credit (single claimants): Increase of 4.1% from £218.15 a week to £227.10
Guaranteed Pension Credit (couple claimants): Increase of 4.1% £332.95 to £346.60
Disabled Pension Credit (single claimant): Increase of 1.7% from £81.50 to £82.90
Disabled Pension Credit (couple claimants): Increase of 1.7% from £163 to £165.80

PIP (Personal Independence Payment)

PIP is supposed to help offset costs for those who are diagnosed with an illness or disability and struggle with day-today tasks. It is awarded on a points system and it is not means tested.

Those receiving PIP will see an increase of 1.7%

Daily living component (enhanced rate): Increase from £108.55 to £110.40
Daily living component (standard rate): Increase from £72.65 to £73.90
Mobility component (enhanced rate): Increase from £75.75 to £77.05
Mobility component (standard rate): Increase from £28.70 to £29.20

State Pension

State Pension will see an increase of 4.1%. This means payments will rise from £11,502.40 to £11,975 per year. This is impacted by the ‘triple lock, where the pension amount is decided on either: wage growth, 2.5% or September’s inflation figures.

This time around, wage growth is the highest hence the increase figure. Those receiving State Pension will now be paid £230.25 instead of £221.20 a week.

Statutory Parental Pay

This benefit is for those in receipt of maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and parental bereavement payments. The rate will increase by 1.7%, which will create an increase from £184.03 a week to £187.18.

Statutory Sick Pay

SSP is for people who are off work sick. It can be paid by your employer for up to 28 weeks, it will go up from £116.75 to £118.75.

Universal Credit

Universal Credit recipients will see an increase to payments(Image: Geography Photos/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

This benefit is for those who are unemployed or receive a low income. Universal Credit will increase by 1.7%, this will mean that those in different categories will get a boost.

Standard allowance (per month):

Single under 25: Increase from £311.68 to £316.98
Single 25 or over: Increase from £393.45 to £400.14
Couple claimants both under 25: Increase from £489.23 to £497.55
Couple claimants, one or both are 25 or over: Increase from £617.60 to £628.10

Extra amounts for children:

Claimant with first child born before April 6, 2017: Increase from £333.33 to £339
Claimant with a child born on or after April 6, 2017 or second child and subsequent child: Increase from £287.92 to £292.81
Disabled child (lower rate): Increase from £156.11 to £158.76
Disabled child (higher rate): Increase from £487.58 to £495.87

Extra amounts for limited work capability:

Claimants with limited capability for work: Increase from £156.11 to £158.76
Claimants with limited capability for work or work-related activity: Increase from £416.19 to £423.27

Extra amounts for being a carer:

Claimants will see an increase from £198.31 to £201.68

Increased work allowance:

One or more dependent children or limited capability for work (higher rate): Increase from £673 to £684
One or more dependent children or limited capability for work (lower rate): Increase £404 to £411

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Widowed Parent’s Allowance

This benefit is paid to parents, with a dependant child, whose partner died before April 5 2017. The parents had either been married, in a civil partnership or living together.

The benefit will see an increase of 1.7%, meaning payments will go from £148.40 to £150.90.

For more information, you can access the official UK Government website