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David Bentley & Sonia Sharma

Universal Credit rise in April - New DWP payment amounts for single households, couples and families

Universal Credit payments are rising next month - but how much will you be getting?

The benefit consists of a standard allowance - which is different if you are under or over 25 and either single or in a couple - plus a number of additional amounts if you have children, a disability or health condition, or caring responsibilities.

This means some people will be receiving far more than others. Below, we've taken a look at all the increases to the various elements of the scheme so you can work it out.

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