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UK Benefit and Pension Increases Begin Rolling Out with Back-Pay Confirmed

Millions of claimants to see uprated payments this month, while state pensioners receive early payments due to May bank holidays.

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Overview

  • The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has increased most benefits by 1.7% and the state pension by 4.1% as of April 7, 2025.
  • Universal Credit payments reflecting the new rates will begin arriving from May 13 for claimants with post-April 7 assessment periods; others will see increases in June.
  • Back-payments are confirmed for all claimants who experienced delays in receiving the uprated benefit amounts.
  • State pension payments scheduled for May 5 were issued early on May 2 due to the upcoming bank holiday, with similar adjustments planned for later in May.
  • Additional perks worth thousands of pounds, including free prescriptions, council tax discounts, and energy support, are available to Universal Credit claimants and pensioners this month.