DWP Universal Credit, PIP, ESA, JSA, State Pension and other new benefit rates

New pay rates for Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits have come into play affecting millions of households. Most Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits have risen by 10.1 per cent as part of the annual uprating in line with last September’s inflation rate.

This means more than 39 million individuals and 19 million families will receive extra cash into their bank accounts amid the cost of living crisis. However, this may not be felt straightaway by many people due to payments made in arrears.

It comes after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that rates would rise in line with inflation at a cost of £11 billion to the UK Government. The uprating means that on average, a family on Universal Credit will benefit by around £600 this year.

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Below is a summary of the new weekly payment rates, weekly rates are shown, unless otherwise stated, reports the Daily Record.

Attendance Allowance

Carer’s Allowance

Disability Living Allowance / Child Disability Payment

Care Component

• Highest: £101.75 (from £92.40)

• Middle: £68.10 (from £61.85)

• Lowest: £26.90 (from £24.45)

Mobility component