| Universal credit | 2023/2024 | 2024/2025 | ||
| Standard allowances | Monthly | Monthly | ||
| Under 25 | 292.11 | 311.68 | ||
| 25 or over | 368.74 | 393.45 | ||
| Both under 25 | 458.51 | 489.23 | ||
| One or both 25 or over | 578.82 | 617.60 | ||
| Elements | ||||
| Only / eldest child | Born before 6 April 2017 | 315.00 | 333.33 | |
| Other children | 269.58 | 287.92 | ||
| Disabled child | Lower rate | 146.31 | 156.11 | |
| Higher rate | 456.89 | 487.58 | ||
| Limited capability for work | 146.31 | 156.11 | ||
| Limited capability for work and work-related activity | 390.06 | 416.19 | ||
| Carer | 185.86 | 198.31 | ||
| Childcare costs | Up to 85 per cent of costs / upper limit per month for one child | 950.92 | 1,014.63 | |
| Up to 85 per cent of costs / upper limit per month for two or more children | 1,630.15 | 1,739.37 | ||
| NB – the new rates for 2023/2024 came into effect from 28 June 2023 | ||||
| Work allowances | ||||
| Higher work allowance | 631.00 | 673.00 | ||
| Lower work allowance | 379.00 | 404.00 | ||
Category: Welfare Rights