DWP Universal Credit, PIP and Pension Credit benefit rates 2027-2028, Digi Mart USA News (United Kingdom): Benefit claimants are set to see more money in their bank accounts next year. The Department for Work and Pensions has published a list of proposed new rates for 2027 to 2028.
The rises apply to people who claim Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Attendance Allowance and Carer’s Allowance. Older people who receive Pension Credit are also set to be paid more.
Pension Credit gives extra money to help with living costs for people over State Pension age on a low income. It is separate from the State Pension, and people can receive it even if they have other income, savings or own their own home.
PIP is provided to people who have a long-term health condition and have difficulty carrying out everyday tasks or getting around because of that condition. The amount a person receives depends on individual circumstances.
All of the listed benefits are set to increase next year. Weekly rates are shown below unless otherwise stated, while Universal Credit rates are monthly.
The published figures compare the 2026 to 2027 rates with the proposed 2027 to 2028 rates. Universal Credit standard rates rise from £338.58 to £353.87 and from £424.90 to £443.21, with further increases from £528.34 to £551.11 and from £666.97 to £695.71.
Other listed amounts include £351.88 rising to £364.20, £303.94 to £314.58, £114.60 to £118.60, £76.70 to £79.40, £80 to £82.80, £30.30 to £31.35, £238 to £247.30, £363.25 to £377.40 and £86.45 to £89.50.
