Higher income has been promised for millions with the introduction of New financial year – Despite Cost of living And inflation continues.
The bill increased for most families in April, making it necessary to top the top of all support you received.
The houses have been received from increasing several income last month, both for both and outside the work. All WPP-A -a -half -profit increased by 1.7 percent state pension 4.1 percent increased to suit triple lock. Minimum wage In addition, a inflation-busting increased by 6.7 percent, leading to a bumper £ 1,400 for millions of workers.
But there are some bad news too. Domestic bills have now seen a major increase in the board including energy, water and council tax.
Many people will also be worried about the recent declaration of labor Change in welfare systemIn the amount of £ 5 million in DeductionWill see rates for these Universal credit Change next year, after the criteria to claim personal freedom payment (Stool) To tighten.
Meanwhile, the latest figures of millions of low -income houses paint a foggy picture of Britain’s economic status. The latest research by Joseph Ronantry Foundation found that there were more than 1 out of 5 people (21 percent) in the UK. in poverty In 2022/23 – 14.3 million people. It consisted of 8.1 million working adults, 4.3 million children and 1.9 million pensioners.
Against this difficult economic background, the financial assistance available for homes here has been observed and the major dates for state pension recipients are to look out:
Payment dates benefits in June
Payments of profit will be going out normally in March as there are no bank holidays. This includes:
- Universal credit
- state pension
- Pension loan
- child benefit
- Disability live allowance
- Personal freedom payment (Stool,
- attendance allowance
- Career allowance
- Employment assistance allowance
- income support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance
For more information about how and when the state benefits are paid, Go to the government’s website,
WPP The target is to complete all ‘heritage benefits’ stay for universal credit by January 2026. tax creditsIncome support, Jobsker’s allowance and housing benefits should already be received a notice about going to Universal Credit.
This year a policy report in the policy shows that the profit gets unclaimed in about £ 23BN in a year – they Offer an auxiliary calculator To find out what you may be entitled.
Are you recently issues with DWP? Contact via email: albert.toth@independent.co.uk
Pension payment dates in June
The original state pension is paid directly in bank accounts how the benefits are paid. This is usually paid every four weeks, with an exact day you receive it in line with the final two digits of your National Insurance (NI) number.
Here is when you should be paid based on those numbers:
- 00 to 19: Monday
- 20 to 39: Tuesday
- 40 to 59: Wednesday
- 60 to 79: Thursday
- 80 to 99: Friday
Has profit rates increased?
In April, all the benefits were increased by 1.7 percent by matching the September 2024 inflation figure. This growth will apply to all working-II benefits including universal credit, PIP, DLA, attendance allowance, career allowance, ESA and more.
Meanwhile, state pension has increased by 4.1 percent – £ 472 per year – 2024 matching wage hike in 2024.
Following the welfare announcements of the labor, things will change slightly for universal credit contenders next year. All those who receive standard allowances of profit will see an increase in inflation from £ 7 in a week from April 2026, taking it from £ 91 to £ 98.
However, the rate of additional universal credit health elements will be frozen from 2026 to £ 97 to 2029/30 (although those in this group will receive the increased standard allowance).
Additionally, after April 2026, any new contenders for the health element will receive a lower rate of £ 50 in a week – almost £ 2,500 less than the current level. This means that this is a good idea for someone who thinks they can be eligible Apply as soon as possible.
Other help available
Budget advance loan
The government provides a ‘budget advance loan’ to the people on universal credit, which faces emergency shortage of money. The loan has a maximum repayment period of two years.
These loans are interest-free, and are automatically deducted from universal credit payment. You can borrow an ‘advance’:
- £ 348 if you are single
- £ 464 if you are part of a couple
- £ 812 If you have children
After the labor budget in October, DWP has introduced a new cap on the amount that DWP can cut to repay the loan and loan from profit payment, including budget advance loans.
From April 2025, deduction from Universal Credit will be kept below 25 percent at 15 percent of standard allowance.
Charitable grant
If you are struggling financially, you may be eligible for some charitable grants. Many types of grants are available based on your circumstances.
However, these grants will usually need to fulfill specific criteria and only be able to offer limited funds.
Charitable grants are available to those who are disabled or sick, careful, bereaved, unemployed, student – and many more. Charity Turn2us has an online tool to search for grant Which can be available to you.
Energy provider aid
Many energy suppliers provide help for people struggling with their energy bills. These include Scottish Power, EDF, EON and OctopusIt is worth contacting your energy provider to find out if you are eligible.
British gas also provides grants of up to £ 2,000 to any energy provider customers. You will need to meet specific criteria to be eligible, and can Apply on British Gas Energy Trust Website,
Council -tax reduction
If you meet some criteria or are on some benefits, you may be able to apply for a discount of up to 100 percent on your council tax exemption.
Your local council may still be able to offer you discretionary deficiency if you are able to display that you are facing severe difficulty and cannot pay your council tax.
To apply for a council tax reduction, you can contact your local council Through government website,
Free childcare for 30 hours
All working parents in the UK are currently entitled to free childcare for 30 hours for children between 3 and 4 years of age. From 1 April 2024, this right was expanded to include a 15 -hour free childcare for 2 -year -old children.
From 1 September, it was again expanded to include all children from the age of nine months.
For the tenure of each school, you have to apply online every three months and re -confirm your eligibility. Working parents can also apply for tax-free childcare, which can give 20P back for each 80p you put towards childcare, up to a maximum of £ 500 per year.
Final expansion to free the childcare coming in September 2025, all children will see five vessels for 30 hours.
Energy Price Cap: Is it going up?
Ofgem Energy price cap The increase of 6.4 from £ 1,738 to £ 1,849 from April to June. This marks the third consecutive increase in the figure, and it will mean an average increase of £ 9.25 per month at the current rate.
Energy Price Cap is the maximum amount. Energy suppliers can charge you for each unit of energy if you are on a standard variable tariff. Which includes most houses. It is expressed as an annual bill for an average house.
Mental health aid
- In the UK and Ireland, Samritans can be contacted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call them for free at 116 123, email them on jo@samaritans.org, or go to Samaritans.org to find your nearest branch.
- Mind 0300 102 runs a support line on 1234 that provides a safe and confidential place to talk about how you are feeling. There is also a information line at 0300 123 3393 for nearby support, and there is a welfare benefit line on 0300 222 5782 to support the mental health of those navigating the profit system.
- Disability Charity Scope has a platform where people may have helpful chats for others undergoing similar experiences.
- NHS England provides an online mental health triage service.