The new benefit rates will take effect from today (Image: Getty)
Millions of Brits who receive benefits will see a change in how much they are given as the rates, which are linked to inflation, have risen by 3.8% this month. The rates are reviewed annually by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with new rates for 2026/27 announced.
From today, Monday, April 6, 2026, millions of Brits with disabilities and health issues will see the amount of financial aid they receive rise in line with the annual increase in the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate for September 2025. You can find the new rates below.
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Attendance Allowance
Carer’s Allowance
ESA (Employment and Support Allowance)
Contributory and New Style ESA – Personal Allowances:
Single (under 25) £75.65
Single (25 and over) £95.55
Lone parent (under 18) £75.65
Lone parent (18 and over) £95.55
Work-related activity £37.95
Income Related ESA – Personal Allowances:
Single (under 25) £77.52
Single (25 and over) £97.75
Lone parent (under 18) £77.52
Lone parent (18 and over) £97.75
Both under 18 with child £117.00
Both under 18 (main phase) £97.75
Both under 18 with child (main phase) £153.61
One 18 or over, one under 18 (certain conditions apply) £153.61
Claimant under 25, partner under 18 £77.52
Claimant 25 or over, partner under 18 £97.75
Claimant (main phase), partner under 18 £97.75
Income Related ESA – Premiums:
Enhanced disability:
Couple (lower rate) £86.05
Couple (higher rate) £172.10
Pensioner:
Single with work-related activity component £105.90
Single with support component £93.95
Single with no component £142.45
Couple with work-related activity component £176.55
Couple with support component £164.60
Couple with no component £213.10
Work-related Activity £36.55
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Care Component:
Highest £114.60
Mobility Component:
Higher £80
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Daily living component:
Enhanced £114.60
Mobility component:
Enhanced £80
