Boost for carers and pensioners as new tax year starts

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The state pension has risen by 4.1% and carers can work more hours will keeping a key benefit.

The standard allowance of universal credit, the most common benefit, for a single person aged under 25 has gone up by £5.30 a month to about £317.

That will draw more people - as they receive a pay rise - into paying higher rates of tax, or being taxed on a larger proportion of their income.

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Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: Income Rise State Allowance People Work Rate Benefits Rising Carers

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Published On: 2025-04-06 @ 23:56:32 (2 days ago)

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