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Catherine Addison-Swan

DWP Universal Credit payments to rise 10.1% in April 2023 - see how much you'll get

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Universal Credit claimants are set to receive a huge boost to their monthly payments from the spring as the Government raise the amounts in line with inflation amid the cost of living crisis.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed in his Autumn Statement on Thursday that the benefit will increase by 10.1% from April 2023, along with the State Pension. This means that single people aged 25 or over on Universal Credit will receive over £400 extra every year, while couples aged 25+ will receive more than an additional £630.

The amount you are eligible to receive while on Universal Credit depends on a range of circumstances, including your age, your living situation, and whether you have children - but all amounts are set to rise in April. Here are estimated amounts released by the Government following the Autumn Statement, giving people on Universal Credit in a range of different situations an estimate of what they will receive.

Universal Credit, single, aged 25+

2022 to 2023 amount: £334.91 per month
2023 to 2024 amount: £368.74 per month
Increase: £33.83 per month / £405.96 per year

Universal Credit, single, aged 25+ with limited capability for work

2022 to 2023 amount: £689.19 per month
2023 to 2024 amount: £758.80 per month
Increase: £69.61 per month / £835.32 per year

Universal Credit, single, aged 25+ with one child

2022 to 2023 amount: £579.49 per month
2023 to 2024 amount: £638.32 per month
Increase: £58.83 per month / £705.96 per year

Universal Credit, couple, at least adult 25+ with two children

2022 to 2023 amount: £1,014.88 per month
2023 to 2024 amount: £1,117.98 per month
Increase: £103.10 per month / £1,237.20 per year

Based on these figures from the Government, here's what people with other living or family circumstances can expect to receive when the increase comes in next year assuming amounts rise by 10.1%:

Single and under 25: £292.11 per month , up from £265.31 - an increase of £26.80 per month / £321.60 per year
Live with your partner and both under 25: £458.51 per month , up from £416.45 - an increase of £42.06 per month / £504.72 per year
Live with your partner with no children and either of you are 25 or over: £578.82 per month , up from £525.72 - an increase of £53.10 per month / £637.20 per year

The standard allowance of Universal Credit is split into four groups, sorted by whether you're younger or older and 25, and whether you live alone or with a partner - but you may get extra money on top of this if you have children. Here are the current monthly Universal Credit amounts for children and how much they are likely to rise in April:

For your first child if born before April 6 2017: £319.29 per month , up from £290 - an increase of £29.29 per month / £351.48 per year
For your first child if born after April 6 2017: £269.28 per month , up from £244.58 - an increase of £24.70 per month / £296.40 per year
For your second child and any other children: £269.28 per month , up from £244.58 - an increase of £24.70 per month / £296.40 per year
If your child is disabled: £146.31 per month , up from £132.89 - an increase of £13.42 per month / £161.04 per year
If your child is severely disabled: £456.78 per month , up from £414.88 - an increase of £41.90 per month / £502.80 per year.

You may be eligible to get Universal Credit if you're on a low income, or need help with your living costs, whether you're in work, out of work or unable to work. You can apply for Universal Credit online and find more information on the gov.uk website.

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