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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

New 2026 rates and dates confirmed for universal credit, PIP, state pension and more

It has been revealed how much better off millions of Brits will be later this year as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) shares how much benefits and pensions will be increasing by.

Around 24 million people both in and out of work claim some combination of benefits according to the latest figures, making up over a third of the population.

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