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2 days 14 hours ago #313945 by taramc
UC new rates since April 6th 2026 was created by taramc
According to Citizens Advice; - from APRIL 6th 2026
UC standard allowance element went up from £400.14 to £424.90
LCWRA element went up from £423.27 to £429.80
As my last Statement and Payment were for the period 17 March 2026 to 16 April 2026 – and this includes the period 6 April to 16 April at the new rates…that is 10 days pro rata at the new increased rates…Forgive me if I have misunderstood but shouldn’t my last Statement and Payment have reflected these new increases and therefore been slightly higher than the previous months?
As this was not the case, what should I do???
UC standard allowance element went up from £400.14 to £424.90
LCWRA element went up from £423.27 to £429.80
As my last Statement and Payment were for the period 17 March 2026 to 16 April 2026 – and this includes the period 6 April to 16 April at the new rates…that is 10 days pro rata at the new increased rates…Forgive me if I have misunderstood but shouldn’t my last Statement and Payment have reflected these new increases and therefore been slightly higher than the previous months?
As this was not the case, what should I do???
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2 days 14 hours ago #313948 by David
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Replied by David on topic UC new rates since April 6th 2026
Hi taramc
On your UC statement is there an amount for the Transitional Element? If so then instead of getting an overall annual UC increase the DWP have arranged for the Transitional Element to be reduced. So your UC payment stays the same overall.
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On your UC statement is there an amount for the Transitional Element? If so then instead of getting an overall annual UC increase the DWP have arranged for the Transitional Element to be reduced. So your UC payment stays the same overall.
David
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1 day 16 hours ago #313974 by taramc
Replied by taramc on topic UC new rates since April 6th 2026
Dear David, thank you indeed for your kind reply to my query. However there is no TRANSITONAL ELEMENT detailed on my UC STATEMENTS...if I wish to query this statement and payment with UC, how would I go about it? what processes would be set in motion if I did?
I did read elsewhere that the increase might come into effect for Assessment Periods that BEGIN AFTER APRIL 6th...?
I do appreciate any help or signposting that you can give. Thank you.
I did read elsewhere that the increase might come into effect for Assessment Periods that BEGIN AFTER APRIL 6th...?
I do appreciate any help or signposting that you can give. Thank you.
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1 day 13 hours ago #313982 by David
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Replied by David on topic UC new rates since April 6th 2026
Hi taramc
Yes on further investigation there is a significant time lag as per the article below:-
"When Universal Credit rates take effect (2026/27)
Benefit rates change each year in April. This year benefit rates officially go up on 6 April (beginning of 2026/27 tax year).
For many benefits, the new rates will take effect from 7 April. However, for some Universal Credit claimants, increased rates will take effect around June. This is because The new rate won’t be paid until the first assessment period that begins on or after 7 April."
www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/news-and-med...ases-this-april-2026
David
Yes on further investigation there is a significant time lag as per the article below:-
"When Universal Credit rates take effect (2026/27)
Benefit rates change each year in April. This year benefit rates officially go up on 6 April (beginning of 2026/27 tax year).
For many benefits, the new rates will take effect from 7 April. However, for some Universal Credit claimants, increased rates will take effect around June. This is because The new rate won’t be paid until the first assessment period that begins on or after 7 April."
www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/news-and-med...ases-this-april-2026
David
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19 hours 40 minutes ago #313992 by taramc
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Thank you David. I will wait and see what my next Statement says...as it will cover an assessment period that begins AFTER APRIL 6th, 2026.
Thank you again. Much appreciated. Yours sincerely, taramc
Thank you again. Much appreciated. Yours sincerely, taramc
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