DWP says people on these three benefits will see payments increase by up to £749

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed three benefits will rise by as much as 1.7 per cent for the 2025/26 tax year. The DWP says Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance claimants could be handed as much as £700 in a cash boost next year.

DWP PIP uplifts mean people would earn an extra £737.20 each payment period. An increase of 1.



7 per cent will see those on disability benefits receive between £29.20 and £187.45 per week, or £116.

80 or £749.80 every four-week pay period. Over the fiscal year, this will result in people on the highest awards receiving an extra £9,747.

Estimated weekly rates are shown for both benefits, most are paid every four weeks so to calculate your own uplift simply look for your award rate and multiply by four. READ MORE Met Office says 'severe' weather shift will start in England from tomorrow For the daily living part, the lower care award (CDP, DLA only) is £29.20 (from £28.

70). The standard rate is £73.90 (from £72.

65) and enhanced rate is £110.40 (from £108.55).

The mobility standard rate is £29.20 (from £28.70) and enhanced rate is £77.

05 (from £75.75). The Attendance Allowance lower rate is £73.

90 (from £72.65) and at a higher level the benefit will be paid at £110.40 (from £108.

55). The Carer's Allowance weekly payment rate will be paid at £83.30 (from £81.

90) and across a four-week pay period will be £333.20 from £327.60.

The weekly earnings threshold for Carer's Allowance will rise from £151 to £196, equivalent to 16 hours at the National Living Wage. Carer’s allowance, worth £81.90 a week, is claimed by just under 1 million unpaid carers in the UK who look after disabled, frail and ill loved ones for at least 35 hours a week.

The rates come amid the Cost of Living crisis and have been confirmed by the DWP..