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Universal credit: Rates

The rates for elements of Universal Credit are subject to annual uprating.

In the March 2023 Budget, the Chancellor announced changes to the maximum limit for childcare costs covered by the childcare element of universal credit which came into effect in the summer of 2023. The 2024/25 rates for UC are published on the GOV.UK website.

Last reviewed/updated 27 June 2024