The DWP is aiming to complete the migration of all ‘legacy benefits’ to Universal Credit by January 2026. The increase applied to all working-age benefits, including universal credit, PIP, DLA, attendance allowance, carer’s allowance, ESA and more. In April 2026, all Universal Credit claimants will receive an above-inflation increase to their income following the passage of Labour’s controversial welfare bill. Other help availableBudgeting advance loansThe government offers a ‘budgeting advance loan’ for people on Universal Credit who face an emergency lack of money. From April 2025, deductions from universal credit will be capped at 15 per cent of the standard allowance, down from 25 per cent.