April 2025
About this factsheet
This factsheet gives information about Universal Credit, a means-tested benefit for people under State Pension age (currently 66 years). It may also apply to people aged over 66 if they have a partner under 66, or moved to Universal Credit from Tax Credits. It includes information about how to claim Universal Credit and how it affects other benefits.
The information in this factsheet is correct for the period April 2025 to March 2026. Benefit rates are reviewed annually and uprated in April, but rules and figures can change during the year.
The rules for claiming Universal Credit have changed many times since its introduction and continue to be amended. This factsheet aims to provide a general overview of the key aspects to Universal Credit, but it is important to seek advice about specific issues or problems due to these changes.
The information in this factsheet is applicable in England, Wales and Scotland.
Disability and carer benefits are being replaced with devolved benefits in Scotland and the Scottish Government has altered some aspects of Universal Credit, contact Age Scotland for more information.
www.ageuk.org.uk/siteassets/documents/factsheets/fs92_universal_credit_fcs.pdf
