{"id":10424,"date":"2024-12-07T14:54:36","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T14:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/?p=10424"},"modified":"2024-12-07T14:54:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T14:54:36","slug":"universal-credit-jobseekers-dwp-payment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/universal-credit-jobseekers-dwp-payment\/","title":{"rendered":"DWP Reveals New Payment Boosts for Universal Credit and Jobseeker\u2019s Allowance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Millions of individuals receiving Universal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance<\/strong> are set to benefit from an increase in their payments, as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)<\/strong> adjusts rates in line with September’s Consumer Price Index.<\/p>\n

However, this adjustment, which will take effect from the first working week of April 2025, will see a 1.7% rise<\/strong> in benefit amounts. Critics, however, argue that the recent inflation figure of 2.2%<\/strong> should have been utilized instead.<\/p>\n

Understanding Universal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance<\/h2>\n

Universal Credit<\/a> is designed for those who are unemployed and seeking work, as well as individuals on low wages or unable to work due to health issues. Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)<\/strong><\/a>, on the other hand, is strictly for those actively looking for employment. Currently, over seven million people rely on Universal Credit<\/strong>, while approximately 96,000 claim Jobseeker’s Allowance.<\/p>\n

It is important to note that the income-based version of JSA, which is means-tested, is being phased out. All 20,000 recipients<\/strong> of this benefit have been notified to transition to Universal Credit, with Migration Notice<\/strong> letters distributed in September. Contribution-based JSA, now referred to as New Style JSA, remains unaffected as it relies on an individual’s National Insurance contributions.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Payment Rates<\/h2>\n

Below are the new payment rates for Universal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance, effective from April 7, 2025.<\/strong> Universal Credit is disbursed monthly, while JSA is typically paid every two weeks.<\/p>\n

Universal Credit Payment Rates 2025\/2026<\/h3>\n

Standard Allowance<\/h4>\n