Recent rise in social housing rent not covered in latest UC statement

Hi there

I was moved over from ESA to UC around 7 months ago. So, the whole UC method of doing things is still a learning process for me. My social housing landlord increased my rent annually, to taken effect from 30th March 2026. The increase letter also advised that this was the date to inform UC of a 'change of circumstances'. I duly did this - and it has been registered, as I can see from my UC statement the new rent amount. However, there has been. no increase in my total payment. It is exactly the same as last month. Is this normal - should I expect the difference to be made up next month?

I have not been asked to provide a letter of evidence of this rent increase. However, on 1st April I received a 'to do' from UC to confirm 'annual increase in housing costs'. Although I did complete this - it registered as 'no change' because I had already sent a message (on 30 March) to notify UC of the rent increase from 30 March.

I'm just really confused about it all.

Thank you, David. That does appear to be what has happened. I have just looked into the statement in more detail and it says the transitional protection has been reduced. I didn't even think of even checking that before I posted - as I did not realise that rent increases impacted this protection.