DWP benefits payments: December 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 Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Experts had predicted a smaller increase from August’s 1.7 per cent, blaming higher energy bills for the rise. In October, 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 However, there is one bank holiday to be aware of: 25 December, Christmas Day. Ofgem’s energy price cap has risen from £1,568 to £1,717 for October to December – an increase of 10 per cent.