The universal credit benefit freeze will be coming to an end from April 2020, For people claiming UC they will see a rise in there benefits by up to 1.7%. All legacy benefits will be affected from the beginning of April, you can see how your payments may be affected in the tables below.
| Affected Benefits | Current Allowance | New Allowance (April 2020) |
|---|
| Standard Allowance (Single) | £317.82 | £323.22 |
| Standard Allowance (Couple) | £498.89 | £507.37 |
| Child Element | £231.67 | £235.83 |
| Work Allowance (Higher) | £503 | £512 |
| Work Allowance (Lower) | £287 | £292 |
Other Benefits Affected From April 2020
| Affected Benefits | Current Entitlement | New Entitlement (April 2020) |
|---|
| Attendance Allowance (Lower) | £58.70 | £59.70 |
| Attendance Allowance (Higher) | £87.65 | £89.15 |
| Carer's Allowance | £66.15 | £67.25 |
| Personal Independence Payment (PIP) | £148.85 | £151.40 |
| Maternity / Paternity / Shared Parental pay | £148.68 | £151.20 |
| Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit | £179 | £182 |
| Statutory Sick Pay | £94.25 | £95.85 |
Legacy Benefits That Will Increase From April
| Legacy Benefit | Current Allowance | New Allowance (April 2020) |
|---|
| Jobseekers' Allowance | £73.10 | £74.35 |
| Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) | £73.10 | £74.35 |
| ESA support group component | £38.55 | £39.20 |
| Housing Benefit | £73.10 | £74.35 |
| Widowed Parents Allowance | £119.90 | £121.95 |
| Disability Living Allowance (care component) | £87.65 | £89.15 |
| Disability Living Allowance (mobility component) | £61.20 | £62.25 |
| Long-term Incapacity Benefit | £112.25 | £114.15 |
| Income Support | £73.10 | £74.35 |
State Pension Rates That Will Increase From April 2020
| Affected Pension | Current Rate | New Rate (April 2020) |
|---|
| New State Pension (full rate) | £168.60 | £175.20 |
| Old State Pension (category A or B) | £129.20 | £134.25 |
| Pension Credit standard minimum guarantee (single) | £167.25 | £173.75 |
| Pension Credit standard minimum guarantee (couple) | £255.20 | £263.20 |
Some benefits will not be affected by the April increase.
| Benefits | Current Allowance (No Change) |
|---|
| Bereavement Support (standard rate) | £2,500 lump sum, £100 a month for 18 months |
| Bereavement Support (Higher rate) | £3,500 lump sum, £350 a month for 18 months |
| Benefit cap | £20k a year, £23k in London |
| Universal Credit childcare costs allowance | £646.35 per month |
