Employment-focused benefits will be facing a major change in the coming days.
While benefits such as Jobseeker’s Allowance and Income Support are no longer available for new claimants, those who are already on them will see an increase to their payments. It comes after the government confirmed a wide host of benefits will receive an increased rate of 6.7 per cent.
When announcing the increase the House of Commons, he said the boost would amount to an average increase of £470 a year for 5.5 million households claiming Universal Credit. Those claiming certain benefits will receive the increased rates from April 8.
Read more: New DWP Universal Credit rates with £470 annual boost for claimants
Here’s a breakdown of the new rates for employment-related benefits…
Universal Credit
Universal Credit claim 2023/24 rate 2024/25 rate Single under 25 292.11 311.68 Single 25+ 368.74 393.45 Couple – joint under 25 458.51 489.23 Couple – joint over 25+ 578.82 617.60
Employment and Support Allowance
ESA can help provide extra support if you have a health condition that affect how much you’re able to work.
Personal allowance type 2023/24 rate 2024/25 rate Single under 25 67.20 71.70 Single 25+ 84.80 90.50 Lone parent under 18 67.20 71.70 Lone parent 18+ 84.80 90.50
Income support
Income support provides extra help for those on a low or no income.
Personal allowance type 2023/24 2024/25 Single under 25 67.20 71.70 Single 25+ 84.80 90.50 Lone parent under 18 67.20 71.70 Lone parent 18+ 84.80 90.50
Jobseeker’s Allowance
Claim 2023/24 rate 2024/25 rate Contribution-based JSA (under 25) 67.20 71.70
Contribution-based JSA (25+)
84.80 90.50 Income-based JSA (under 25) 67.20 71.70
Income-based JSA (25+)
84.80 90.50
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