DWP: Spring Statement Welfare Reforms

Chancellor Rachel Reeves: “We believe if you can work, you should work. But if you can’t work, you should be properly supported”

Significant welfare reforms were announced to build the economy and get Britain working in the Spring Statement

£1 billion will be invested to provide personalised employment, health and skills support from 2026-2027 to help people start or stay in work

This will build on existing support from WorkWell, Connect to Work and the Get Britain Working trailblazers

Universal Credit Standard Allowance will be increased for new and existing claims above inflation from 2026-2027 This means the standard allowance weekly rate for a single person aged 25 and over, will increase from £92 in 2025-2026 to £106 in 2029-2030.

To ensure PIP is focused on those with higher needs, a new eligibility requirement will be introduced Please be assured there will be no immediate changes to your health and disability related benefit payment.

https://gov.uk/government/collections/spring-statement-2025…

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