Universal Credit Increase 2026/27: New Rates and What Changes
Universal Credit rates for 2026/27 are uprated by September 2025 CPI. This guide sets out the new standard allowance and element rates step by step.
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Universal Credit rates for 2026/27 are uprated by September 2025 CPI. This guide sets out the new standard allowance and element rates step by step.
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