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Benefits Set to Rise: PIP, DLA, and Universal Credit Increase

3/19/2026

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Benefits Adjustment Announcement

In April 2026, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rates will rise 3.8% in line with inflation, with the highest care component increasing from £110.40 to £114.60 per week.
The lowest rate of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) care increases from £29.20 to £30.30 per week.
Universal Credit will experience a special rise of approximately 6.2% to 6.8%.
These adjustments are part of the government-mandated annual review to keep benefits aligned with inflation.

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Pension Increase Announcement

In April 2026, benefit payment dates will change due to Good Friday and Easter Monday, with payments scheduled for Thursday, April 2.
The state pension will rise by 4.8% to £241.05 weekly, and a new 'Crisis and Resilience Fund' will replace previous funds to aid low-income households.
A housing payment will assist individuals on specific benefits with housing costs.
The energy price cap will drop to £1,641 for April to June but may increase in July due to ongoing global conflicts.
Households are urged to claim available support, as £24 billion in benefits remains unclaimed annually in the UK.

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Benefits Adjustment Announcement

In April 2026, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rates will rise 3.8% in line with inflation, with the highest care component increasing from £110.40 to £114.60 per week.
The lowest rate of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) care increases from £29.20 to £30.30 per week.
Universal Credit will experience a special rise of approximately 6.2% to 6.8%.
These adjustments are part of the government-mandated annual review to keep benefits aligned with inflation.

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