DWP benefits payments: March 2025 dates for Universal Credit, state pension and PIP

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. All DWP-administered benefits will be rising 1.7 per cent as the state pension rises by 4.1 per cent in line with the triple lock. These include: Universal Credit State pension Pension credit Child benefit Disability living allowance Personal independence payment Attendance allowance Carer’s allowance Employment support allowance Income support Jobseeker’s allowance For more information on how and when state benefits are paid, visit the government’s website. Council tax reduction If you meet certain criteria or are on certain benefits, you may be able to apply for a discount on your council tax discount of up to 100 per cent. Ofgem’s energy price cap has risen from £1,717 to £1,738 for January to March – an increase of 1.2 per cent.