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Daily Mirror
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Ruby Flanagan

DWP confirms Universal Credit payment rise this week – what you need to know

Brits who have not seen their Universal Credit rise in line with higher rates will see their payments upped from this week.

Benefits were raised by 10.1% from April 10 however the increase has not kicked in just yet due to the way Universal Credit is paid.

Universal Credit is paid monthly in arrears and is calculated based on your circumstances for that month. The assessment periods vary for each claimant.

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