From April 2025, deductions from universal credit will be capped at 15 per cent of the standard allowance, down from 25 per cent.
Inflation has also remained stubbornly above the Bank of England’s two per cent since October, sitting at 2.5 per cent in December.
All DWP-administered benefits will be rising 1.7 per cent as the state pension rises by 4.1 per cent in line with the triple lock.
If you meet certain criteria or are on certain benefits, you may be able to apply for a discount on your council tax discount of up to 100 per cent.
Following the Labour Budget in October, a new cap has been introduced on the amount the DWP can deduct from benefit payments to repay loans and debts, including budgeting advance loans.
