MILLIONS of people receiving benefits are in line for a pay boost next month when welfare payments go up. Benefits, including the state pension, will increase to offset the rising price of food and other goods, the The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed. 1 The Department for Work and Pensions will increase payments made to the claimants of many benefits Credit: Alamy Many benefits will increase by 1.
7%, however some including the State Pension will increase by considerably more. This increase will apply to a range of benefits, including Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and Universal Credit. Of course, the exact increase in your payments will depend on your individual circumstances.
Here's a full breakdown of all the benefits set to increase: READ MORE IN MONEY ALL CHANGE All the money changes coming in April Attendance Allowance Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough that you need someone to help look after you. It’s paid at two different rates and how much you get depends on the level of care you need. In April both rates will increase by 1.
7%. The higher rate will rise from £108.55 to £110.
40, while the lower rate will go up from £72.65 to £73.90.
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