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The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2025

Benefits and Welfare

Published: Mon 17th Mar 25 Came into force: Mon 7th Apr 25

Department: Department for Work and Pensions
Made under: Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, Social Security Administration Act 1992, Pensions Act 2014

The 2025 regulations updated social security benefit and pension rates, amended related regulations, and revoked the preceding year's up-rating regulations.

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2025, effective April 7th, 2025, adjust various social security benefits and pensions in England, Wales, and Scotland to reflect updated rates.

The regulations specify exceptions for determining benefit rates, address payment to persons not ordinarily resident in Great Britain, amend existing regulations concerning carer's allowance and payments to third parties, and revoke the 2024 up-rating regulations.

These changes aim to reflect the 2025 benefits and pensions up-rating exercise, ensuring benefits remain relevant in light of economic adjustments.