Universal Credit and other benefits are increasing in April - but by how much? (PA) People currently receiving benefits such as Universal Credit and Jobseekers Alllowance will see payment rates increased in April. Personal Independent Payment and State Pension are just some of the payments that will also increase at the start of the new tax year. The rise in benefits will increase the revenue of millions of low-income households across the UK. The increased payment rates will be introduced with the start of the new tax year, which begins on Tuesday 6 April. Here is everything you need to know about it.