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DWP Plans Benefit Cap Freeze for 2027-28 Tax Year
The freeze would keep benefit limits unchanged as inflation stays elevated, with Universal Credit claimants facing delayed application in some cases.
- On Wednesday, November 11, The DWP updated its website to outline plans freezing the Benefit Cap for the 2027-28 tax year, limiting total financial support for claimants between April 2027 and 2028.
- This proposal comes despite National Statistics recording inflation at 3.6% in September, with economists forecasting rates will rise next year, while the cap applies to most people over 16 and below State Pensions age.
- Current annual maximums for couples or Single claimants with a child are £22,020, or £25,323 in Greater London, while Single adult households face £14,753, rising to £16,967 in Greater London.
- Brits are exempt if they or their partner receive Universal Credit due to a disability that "stops them from working," and War Pension recipients also remain unaffected by the Benefit Cap.
- Monthly support for couples or Single claimants with a child is planned to remain at £1,835, or £2,110.25 in Greater London, though The DWP notes the cap may not begin for nine months for some Universal Credit claimants.
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Millions could be affected by DWP benefits decision – full limits revealed
The DWP plans to freeze the Benefit Cap for 2027/28. See the proposed weekly, monthly and annual limits for couples and single households.
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