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Benefit cap

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as the full list of DWP benefit increases for 2026/27, including State Pension under the Triple Lock, Universal Credit, disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance has now been published
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DWP confirms full list of benefit and pension increases from April 2026

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up? DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?
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All the benefits and pensions going up in April 2025 - is yours on the list?

Universal Credit will increase this year - here's how much by Universal Credit will increase this year - here's how much by
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DWP Universal Credit increase this year - here's how much

The benefit cap freeze will see a decrease in real terms for many people The benefit cap freeze will see a decrease in real terms for many people
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DWP confirm benefit cap frozen despite interest rate increases

Income Support will increase in 2025, the DWP has confirmed Income Support will increase in 2025, the DWP has confirmed
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DWP update Income Support 2025 rates - see how much you could claim

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