The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the new rates for State Pension and benefits payments will come into effect from April 8, 2024. The increase will see Pensions benefit from a rise of 8.5 per cent, under the Triple Lock policy, and most working age and disability benefits will be raised in alignment with the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate of 6.7 per cent.

Increases in Additional State Pension payments will also be in line with the 6.7 per cent CPI figure. DWP has commenced sending out annual uprating letters to State Pension recipients, informing them of the adjustments to their future payments post-uprating. Beneficiaries will also receive similar notifications.

The updated rates, which encompass payments managed by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) such as Tax Credits and Child Benefit, as well as devolved benefits administered by Social Security Scotland, will also be raised by 6.7 per cent from April. These include Adult and Child Disability Payment.

It’s crucial to note that while the revised payment rates get implemented at the start of April, the majority of people won’t notice the full, new amount until early May. This delay is due to benefits typically being paid in arrears, and the initial payment after the uprating tends to be a blend of the old and new rates. Moreover, while the Pension Credit income threshold will increase from April 8, the Benefit Cap will remain untouched.

Updated State Pension and benefit payment rates from April 8

In order to simplify information retrieval, the weekly rates are listed in alphabetical order corresponding to different payment categories. A comprehensive list of the increases, along with the Benefits Caps, earnings thresholds, and Housing Benefits allowances, is available on GOV.UK.

Devolved benefits and payment rates 2024/25

Child Disability Payment

Care Component

  • Highest: £108.55 (up from £101.75)
  • Middle: £72.65 (up from £68.10)
  • Lowest: £28.70 (up from £26.90)

Mobility component

  • Higher: £75.75 (up from £71.00)
  • Lower: £28.70 (up from £26.90)

    • For more detailed information about the new rates and changes, including those related to Child Benefit, Guardian’s Allowance, Child Tax Credit rates and thresholds for Tax Credits, visit GOV.UK.

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    Child Winter Heating Payment

    • New annual payment rate: £251.50 (increased from £235.70)

    The changes impact residents in Glasgow and across the United Kingdom. The DWP and HMRC are working to ensure that every eligible person is informed about the changes and what they mean for their pensions and benefits. It is essential to keep up-to-date with these adjustments, especially for residents of Glasgow, to ensure they take full advantage of the revised rates.