24-04-2025
People on State Pension, PIP or other benefits due new payment rates in full next month
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Social Security Scotland and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) applied the new payment rates for the 2025/26 financial year at the start of this month. Most people will receive a blend of old and new rates this month, as most benefits and the State Pension are paid in arrears. This means people can expect to receive their first payment with the full amount of the new uprating amount next month. Universal Credit is slightly different as assessment period runs from month-to-month on a specific date which means the uprated amount may not arrive until the next payment cycle in May or June. People on the State Pension who receive payments weekly will have received the full uplift sooner. Some members of the Daily Record Money Saving Scotland Facebook Group have reported they are still waiting on the DWP annual uprating letter. It's important to be aware this does not affect the uprating as the payments increase automatically. People in Scotland on devolved benefits received their letters, or an email, last month. You can view the new payment rates from Social Security Scotland here. For those not sure how much to expect in their first full payment, below is a list of all the benefit payment rates for the 2025/26 financial year. Weekly rates are shown, unless otherwise stated and have been listed in alphabetical order to make it easier to find the payment relevant to your own situation. Care Component Mobility component Full details on amounts for mixed age households and premiums can be found on here. Short-term Incapacity Benefit (under State Pension age) Short-term Incapacity Benefit (over State Pension age) Increase of Long-term Incapacity Benefit for age Full details on additional premiums by age and household circumstances can be found on here. Contribution based JSA Income-based JSA Lone parent Full details on amounts for mixed age households and premiums can be found on here. Standard minimum guarantee Additional amount for severe disability Daily Living Component Mobility Component New State Pension Old/Basic State Pension Full details on Additional State Pension, Widows Pension, increments and Invalidity Allowance can be found on here. Single Couples A full list of additional elements related to Universal Credit, including the Work Capability Allowance, can be found on here. HMRC has also confirmed the new payment rates for Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance. Tax Credits are ending on April 5, 2025 so there are no payment changes.
