Millions of people on Universal Credit are missing out on £635 a year Citizens Advice analysis shared with The Sun found that if the standard allowance of Universal Credit had been raised in line with inflation since 2014, single claimants would be £34 a month better off. Citizens Advice analysis shared with The Sun found that if the standard allowance of Universal Credit had been raised in line with inflation since 2014, single claimants would be £34 a month better off. Millions of households on Universal Credit are missing out on £635 a year. Citizens Advice analysis shared with The Sun found that if the standard allowance of Universal Credit had been raised in line with inflation since 2014, single claimants would be £34 a month better off. Currently, the standard allowance for people over the age of 25 is £400.14 a month. Had Universal Credit been raised in line with inflation each year, single claimants would be given £434.14 a month. ‌ And couples aged 25 and over would be £53 a month better off, or a huge £635 a year. Citizens Advice said: "While the planned uplift is welcome, it doesn't even get us back to where Universal Credit started from. ‌ READ MORE 39 counties in England at risk of 'power cuts' in 29C UK heatwave "The review must address this and go further on the standard allowance than what is proposed in the disability benefits green paper." Labour Party Minister for Social Security and Disabilities, Sir Stephen Timms confirmed the April change in a written response to Labour MP Nadia Whittome, who asked about the “periodic redeclaration of circumstances every six months for Universal Credit claimants from April 2025”. Sir Stephen said: “As announced at Autumn Budget 2024, the department will prompt Universal Credit claimants to confirm whether they have had a change in circumstances that might affect their claim. Any changes in circumstances declared will be processed and verified in the usual way. A roll out of this initiative will commence in April and testing will help determine frequency.” Article continues below Monthly Universal Credit payment rates will rise by 1.7 per cent next month and third-party deductions will drop from 25 per cent to 15 per cent on April 7. A full list of additional elements related to Universal Credit, including the Work Capability Allowance, can be found on GOV.UK. New Universal Credit monthly payment rates 2025/26 Single Article continues below Under 25: £316.98 (from £311.63) 25 or over: £400.14 (from £393.45) Couples