Millions claiming Universal Credit will see an income boost from this month when benefit payments rise by 6.7 percent. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed in his Autumn statement last year that a range of benefits would be rising in line with September's inflation figure. Although state pension is going to rise by 8.5 percent due to the triple lock promise. The new payment rates will be introduced from Monday, April 8 - this is the first Monday after the new tax year starts on Saturday, April 6. If your benefits are due to rise, the increased rate will be applied automatically to your monthly payment - you won't need to do anything. Just like last year's increase, it's important to remember that your payments will not increase immediately and claimants will not see the hikes until their May or even June payments arrive. This is due to the assessment period for the benefit. Universal Credit is calculated based on your circumstances each month and these are called your "assessment periods" - if your circumstances change within the assessment period then the amount of Universal Credit you get that month could also change. Your payments will therefore not rise until your first full assessment period after April 8. With this in mind, below we have listed all the Universal Credit increases claimants will see this year. Tesco adds extra 10p charge for shoppers buying certain items in some stores Martin Lewis tip helped couple get £1,037 payout from HMRC - how you could claim How much has Universal Credit gone up by? Standard Allowance From April 10, the Universal Credit standard allowance will be: Single under 25: £311.68 per month - up from £292.11 Single 25 or over: £393.45 per month - up from £368.74 Joint claimants both under 25: £489.23 per month - up from £458.51 Joint claimants, one or both 25 or over: £617.60 per month - up from £578.82 If you have children, you can claim more and the rate varies depending on how many children you have - if you have a disabled child then you are also eligible for added support. Child payments First child payments to parents with children born before April 6, 2017: £333.33 - up from £315 Payments for children born after April 2017 and second children/additional children: £287.92 - up from £269.58 The lower rate for parents of disabled children: £156.11 - up from £146.31 The higher rate for severely disabled children: £487.58 - up from £456.89 Limited capability for work For those who have been classed by the DWP as having "limited capability for work" the extra amount is: £156.11 - up from £146.31 For those classed as having "limited capability for work or work-related activity" the extra amount: £416.19 - up from £390.06 Carer's element You can get additional money on top of Universal Credit if you are caring for a disabled person for at least 35 hours a week. This amount is now £198.31 - up from £185.86 Work allowance If you are in paid work you sometimes can have a "Work Allowance" which is where you receive some of your earnings before your Universal Credit payment starts to be affected. The Work Allowance only applies to you if: you have responsibility for one or more children (or qualifying young persons) you or your partner have limited capability for work There are two Work Allowance rates and which one you get depends on whether you receive help with housing costs, either as part of your Universal Credit payment or through Housing Benefits: Higher work allowance - no housing amount - with one or more dependent children or limited capability for work: £673 - up from £631 Lower work allowance - who have help with housing costs - with one or more dependent children or limited capability for work: £404 - up from £379 You can see the full list of all the 2024-25 Universal Credit rates here . Molly-Mae's 'luxurious' £220 perfume is perfect for summer and you can get it for £37