由于通货膨胀,普遍信贷在2026年4月上升3.8%,但福利上限仍然冻结。 Universal Credit to rise 3.8% in April 2026 due to inflation, but benefit cap remains frozen.

根据2024年9月的消费物价指数,预计2026年4月普遍信贷将增加3.8%,使25岁以下单身索赔人的月付款增加到329.16英镑,25名或25名以上索赔人的月付款增加到416.15英镑。 A 3.8% increase in Universal Credit is expected for April 2026, based on the September 2024 CPI, raising monthly payments for single claimants under 25 to £329.16 and those 25 or over to £416.15. 与通货膨胀挂钩的上涨与养恤金的三重锁一致,但由于收入增长较高,可能低于养恤金的增加。 The rise, tied to inflation, aligns with the pension triple lock but may be lower than pension increases due to higher earnings growth. 2025/26年的福利上限仍然冻结,限制了总支助。 The benefit cap remains frozen for 2025/26, limiting total support. 专家警告说,提高平均福利方面的拖延往往落后于实际生活费压力,突出表明需要有一个反应更灵敏的系统。 Experts warn delays in uprating mean benefits often lag behind real cost-of-living pressures, highlighting the need for a more responsive system.