DWP benefits news: November 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Last month, Labour unveiled its first Budget in power with Rachel Reeves promising to “support people with the cost of living.” The chancellor confirmed that the national living wage would rise by 6.7 per cent next year, while benefits will be uprated by 1.7 per cent. These are: 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. Other help available Budgeting advance loans The government offers a ‘budgeting advance loan’ for people on Universal Credit who face an emergency lack of money. 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.