⚡ Quick Answer
An estimated £19 billion of benefits go unclaimed each year in the UK. Universal Credit standard allowance is £368.74/month (single under 25: £292.11). Child Benefit is £25.60/week for the first child. Use our free benefits calculator to check your entitlement.
Main UK Benefits 2025/26
| Benefit | Amount (2025/26) | Who Can Claim | Apply At |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Credit | £368.74–£617.60/mo | Working-age, low income | GOV.UK ↗ |
| Child Benefit | £25.60/wk (1st child) | Anyone with children under 16 | GOV.UK ↗ |
| State Pension | £221.20/wk | State Pension age, 35 NI years | GOV.UK ↗ |
| Council Tax Reduction | Up to 100% off | Low income households | Your local council |
| Pension Credit | Up to £218.15/wk | State Pension age, low income | GOV.UK ↗ |
| Personal Independence Payment | £28.70–£184.30/wk | Disability/health condition | GOV.UK ↗ |
Free Benefits Checks
Use entitledto.co.uk ↗ or Turn2us ↗ for a comprehensive free benefits check. Citizens Advice ↗ can also help you apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Refused? Mandatory Reconsideration then tribunal — most heard appeals succeed
- Non-means-tested benefits (PIP, Attendance Allowance) ignore savings entirely
- One award often unlocks others — passported entitlements stack
- Run a 10-minute entitlement check (entitledto / Turn2us) even if you assume you won't qualify
Beyond the Basics
Passported entitlements multiply the value of a claim: Pension Credit opens a chain of extras worth more than the credit itself; PIP is not means-tested and can add premiums to other benefits. Always re-run a full entitlement check after any award.
Mandatory Reconsideration is a filter, not a verdict. Tribunals side with claimants in most disability-benefit appeals — largely because tribunals actually meet the claimant. Free representation from Citizens Advice measurably raises success rates.
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