The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released its new weekly payment rates for those who receive the State Pension or benefits.
Around 13 million State Pensioners will receive a 4.8% rise in payments from April 2026. Recipients of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a form of benefits for those who live with disabilities and Carer Allowances, will receive an increase of 3.8%.
Pat McFadden, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, publicly shared the new payment rates after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Labour Autumn Budget to Parliament.
He said: “This delivers on our commitment to the Triple Lock, increasing these rates in line with the highest of growth in prices, growth in earnings or 2.5%.”
Under the Universal Credit Act 2025, receivers will also receive more money, with the Standard Allowance increasing by £295 per year for individuals aged 25 and above. For couples with one person aged 25 and over, the increase will be £465.
The Daily Record reports that the Standard Minimum Guarantee in Pension Credit will increase by 4.8% in line with a person’s average earnings.
Single pensioners will receive £238 a week compared to couples who will get £363.25, according to the Daily Record.
McFadden said: “In England and Wales, Personal Independence Payment and other benefits to help with additional needs arising from disability, the rate of Carer’s Allowance will also increase by 3.8%. In Scotland, these are devolved matters.
To view the full breakdown of benefit and pension rates that will be implemented from April 2026 visit GOV.UK.