For the purpose of helping people with Universal Credit keep up with living expenses, the DWP has announced a raise.

This week, the Department for Work and Pensions reminded people about the change to make sure that the maximum number of people are collecting the benefit after it was increased to £1,739.37 per month.

Credit Universal The government's yearly assessments of benefit payments, which are meant to match benefits levels with inflation and prevent inflation from reducing benefits spending power, are responsible for the 6.7% increase in childcare payments.

Everyone who is already claiming Universal Credit can go on to claim Universal Credit Childcare payments.

To be eligible, you need at least one child, and must be in paid work and pay for your childcare.

If you’re absent from work or taking maternity pay, you will still qualify and be treated as if you are working. For those in couples, your partner must also be in paid work, or deemed unable to work, in order for you to get the benefit.

It means you can claim a £1,014 handout if you have one child, and £1,739.37 if you have two or more children, an increase of £63 and £109 per month respectively.

This week, the DWP reminded people: “#UniversalCreditChildcare payments increased on 8 Apr 2024 to £1,014.63 for one child and £1,739.37 for two or more children helping you manage childcare and work”.