The DWP has published the uprated amounts for benefits to be paid from April 2026 to 2027. Most benefits will increase by 3.8%, in line with the CPI rate of inflation.
Exceptions include the universal credit standard allowance, which is increasing by more than the CPI and the limited capability for work-related activity rate for new claimants who do not meet the severe conditions criteria, where the rate is almost halving.
Attendance allowance
higher rate from 110.40 to 114.60
lower rate from 73.90 to 76.70
Carers Allowance
From 83.80 to 86.45
Disability Living Allowance
Care Component
Highest from 110.40 to 114.60
Middle from 73.90 to 76.70
Lowest from 29.20 to 30.30
Mobility Component
Higher from 77.05 to 80.00
Lower from 29.20 to 30.30
ESA components
work-related activity from 36.55 to 37.95
support from 48.50 to 50.35
Personal Independence Payment
Daily living component
Enhanced from 110.40 to 114.60
Standard from 73.90 to 76.70
Mobility component
Enhanced from 77.05 to 80.00
Standard from 29.20 to 30.30
Universal credit
Standard Allowance
Single
Single under 25 from 316.98 to 338.58
Single 25 or over from 400.14 to 424.90
Couple
Joint claimants both under 25 from 497.55 to 528.34
Joint claimants, one or both 25 or over from 628.10 to 666.97
Limited Capability for Work amount
Limited Capability for Work amount from 158.76 to 158.76
Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity amount (new claims) from 423.27 to 217.26
Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity amount (Pre-2026 claimant, severe conditions criteria claimant or claimant who is terminally ill) 423.27 to 429.80
You can download a copy of the full benefits uprating amounts for 2026 to 2027 here
