Overview
- From Monday 6 April 2026, the full new State Pension increases to £241.30 a week, while most working‑age and disability benefits rise by 3.8%.
- Personal Independence Payment rates lift to £114.60 a week for enhanced daily living and £80.00 for enhanced mobility, with standard rates at £76.70 and £30.30.
- The Universal Credit Standard Allowance rises to £424.90 a month for a single person aged 25+ and to £666.97 for a couple with at least one partner 25+, under the Universal Credit Act 2025.
- A new £217.26 per month Universal Credit health element applies to new claims, while the higher £429.80 rate is retained for existing recipients and the most severe cases.
- Carer’s Allowance increases to £86.45 a week and the earnings threshold moves to £204, as the state pension age begins rising from 66 to 67 between April 2026 and April 2028 and the higher pension approaches the frozen £12,570 tax threshold.