Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Social Security

30 October 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Liz Kendall Lab Leicester West

Benefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Key points

  • The basic and new state pensions will be increased by 4.1% for the tax year 2025/26.
  • Other benefits will see a 1.7% increase in the same tax year.
  • The local housing allowance and the benefit cap will remain unchanged for 2025/26.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the annual review of state pension and benefit rates for the tax year 2025/26, with an increase in various rates.

Action requested

The basic and new state pensions will be increased by 4.1%, while other benefits will see a 1.7% rise. Local housing allowance and the benefit cap will remain at their current levels for 2025/26. The full list of proposed rates will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.

Key facts

  • New state pension rates will increase by over £470 from April.
  • Basic and new state pensions, and the standard minimum guarantee in pension credit, will rise by 4.1%.
  • Other benefits and statutory payments linked to participation in the labour market will see a 1.7% increase.
  • Local housing allowance rates for 2025/26 will be maintained at the 2024/25 levels.
  • The benefit cap will remain unchanged at its current level.
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