DWP news: August 2025 Payment data for services and pensions as well as living costs for the cost of living

For millions in all Great Britain, the management of living costs remains a daily struggle, since the rising prices continue to exceed household income.

The recent investigations by the Resolution Foundation showed that the costs for the cost of use in Great Britain have persisted long about the “highlight” of the cost of living in 2022.

Although inflation returns to the pre-pandemic level, the costs of the goods have remained high in the face of stagnant wages. At the same time, exorbitant budget calculations have that millions are related to debts to afford the bare essentials.

Around 7.3 million adults (13.9 percent of households) experienced a nutritional uncertainty in January 2025, as the Food Foundation figures showed no signs that they returned to the level before 2022. In the past five years, energy residues have more than doubled in the past five years, which has increased to £ 3.9 billion at the end of 2024.

Against this difficult economic background, it is important that households claim all the support they are entitled to. There are now around 24 million people in the country who claim a combination of DWP compared advantages that represent around three people.

However, research according to politics in practice shows that every year no achievements of £ 23 billion are provided.

Do you have a problem with the DWP or living costs? Contact yourself by e -mail: albert.toth@independent.co.uk

Here you will find an overview of the financial support that is available to the households in August, and the most important data on the recipients of benefits and state pensions that you can look for:

Performance payment dates in August

In August, performance payments will largely go out as normal, although there is a holiday through which you are aware of. This includes:

Due to the summer holidays on Monday, August 25th, anyone who expects a payment on this date should instead on the previous working day – Friday, August 22nd. This also applies to state pension payments.

Further information on how and when state services are paid can be found on the government's website.

The DWP aims to complete the migration of all “legacy services” to universal loans until January 2026. Those who receive tax credits, income support, job seekers and housing balance should have already received a message about moving into universal credit.

Do you have problems with PIP, Universal Credit or another advantage? Contact yourself by e -mail: albert.toth@independent.co.uk

Pension payment data in August

The basic state pension is paid directly to bank accounts, similar to the payment of the services. It is usually paid every four weeks with the exact day you get it corresponds to the last two digits of your Nic number (Ni).

If you should be paid using these numbers:

When does the performance rates increase?

In April, all advantages were improved by 1.7 percent, which corresponded to the number of inflation in September 2024. The increase for all services acquired, including Universal Credit, PIP, DLA, presence permission, childcare permit, ESA and more.

In the meantime, the state pension has increased by 4.1 percent in accordance with the Triple Lock – around 472 GBP per year – wage growth in 2024.

In April 2026, all universal credit applicants received a higher increase in their income after the adopted Labor Welfare Act. These extra-inflationary increases will continue annually until 2029, the first being an increase of at least 2.3 percent.

At the same time, however, the monthly payment rate for the health -related element of the universal loan for new applicants is reduced from £ 10 to £ 50. This rate will also be frozen by 2029.

This is a reduction of over 200 GBP per month and reduces the additional price by about half. This means that it is advisable for everyone who thinks that they may be able to apply as soon as possible.

Other help available

Budgeting of advance loans

The government offers a “budgeting loan” for people with universal loans who are exposed to an emergency lack. The loan has a maximum repayment time of two years.

These loans are interest -free and are automatically deducted from universal loans. You can “progress” from up to:

After the work budget in October, a new upper limit for the amount that the DWP can deduct from performance payments was introduced to repay loans and debts, including budgeting of advance loans.

From April 2025, deductions from Universal Credit will be limited to 15 percent of the standard allowance of 25 percent.

Discretion payment

Households can apply for a discretionary housing payment (DHP) that offers financial support for rent or housing costs.

You can only receive a DHP if you receive the apartment amount or the housing element of the universal loan. It can cover the housing costs for a shortage of rental, rental deposits and rent in advance if you have to move home.

The exact authorization and the available funds are decided on the basis of Council-by-Council, so you have to contact your local authority in order to learn more.

Household support fund

The budget support funds (HSF) distributed by the municipal halls offers important support for those who confront financial difficulties and complement standard services and subsidies.

As part of this state initiative, justified households across Great Britain can access support such as essential devices, contributions to supply calculations and direct cash payments of up to 300 GBP.

The local authorities can decide how to assign their HSF financial agents for households in their region. Exactly what is available vary. To apply, households have to contact their advice (most offer an online form).

This nationwide program is to be carried out by March 2026. The government has financed £ 1 billion in order to transform it into a “crisis and resilience fund”, which will also replace the DHP.

Non -profit grants

If you have to fight financially, you can be considered for certain non -profit grants. Depending on their circumstances, a wide range of grants are available.

However, these grants must usually meet certain criteria and only offer limited funds.

For people who are disabled or sick, non -profit grants, supervisors, bereaved, unemployed, students – and much more can be. The charity organization Turn2us has an online tool to look for grants that may be available to you.

Energy provider help

A number of energy suppliers offer help for those who have to deal with their energy costs. This includes British Gas, Scottish Power, Edf, E.on and Octopus. It is worth contacting your energy supplier to find out whether you can be considered.

Council tax reduction

If you meet certain criteria or have certain advantages, you may apply for a discount on your tax rate of up to 100 percent.

Your municipal council may continue to offer you a discretionary reduction if you can prove that you have severe difficulties and cannot afford to pay your taxes.

To apply for a tax reduction of the Council, you can contact your municipal council via the government's website.

Up to 30 hours of free childcare

All working parents in Great Britain are currently entitled to 30 hours of free childcare for children aged 3 to 4 years. From April 1, 2024, this claim for 15 hours of free childcare for 2 years was expanded.

From September 1st, it was again expanded to include all children aged nine months.

You have to apply online and confirm your authorization every three months in good time for every school time. Working parents can also apply for tax -free childcare and return 20p for all 80p, which they absorb for childcare, up to a maximum of 500 GBP per year.

The final expansion of free childcare in September 2025 will be entitled to 30 hours for 30 hours.

Energy price limit: does it increase?

Ofgem's energy price limit has decreased from 1,849 GBP to 1,720 GBP for July to September – a decrease of 7 percent. The welcome fall follows three consecutive increases.

The energy price limit is the maximum amount that energy suppliers can charge for any energy unit if you have a standard variable tariff. This includes most households. It is expressed as an annual bill for an average home.

Will there be further living costs in 2025?

The DWP has not announced a continuation of the cost of living for the cost of living, which lasted between 2022 and 2024. The final payment should have been made to authorized households between February 6 and February 22, 2024.

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