The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that benefits and pensions will rise from April 2025, offering modest increases for millions of households. Some outlets have reported that older couples could receive as much as £4,300 more annually.
The official adjustments, announced in November 2024, mean that most inflation-linked benefits will increase by 1.7 per cent, while both the basic and new state pensions will rise by 4.1 per cent. For many older people this will help offset rising living costs. However, the larger £4,300 figure applies only to those entitled to Pension Credit who are not yet claiming it.
