DWP Benefits to Increase in 2023

What you need to know about the upcoming changes

What benefits are increasing?

The following benefits will increase in 2023:

• State Pension
• Universal Credit
• Pension Credit
• Housing Benefit
• Child Benefit

When will the increases take effect?

The increases will take effect from April 2023.

How much will the benefits increase by?

The amount of the increase will vary depending on the benefit. For example, the State Pension will increase by 10.1%, while Universal Credit will increase by 10.1%.

What is the reason for the increases?

The increases are in line with the government's commitment to uprating benefits in line with inflation.

What does this mean for you?

If you are claiming any of the benefits that are increasing, you will see a rise in your payments from April 2023.

Further information

For more information about the benefit increases, please visit the GOV.UK website.