Universal Credit Childcare Payments Increase

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has raised how much parents on Universal Credit can claim for childcare – up to £951 a month for one child and £1,630 for two or more children. This is an increase of 47% from the previous limits, which were £646 for one child or £1,108 for two or more children. 

Eligible parents can also receive up to 85% of childcare costs for the first month of childcare when they enter work or increase their hours. Until now, many low-income families struggled with upfront childcare bills, making it harder for them to work. 

For more information: Working parents to benefit from childcare boost worth up to £1,630 per month - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)