How Universal Credit and other benefits are changing in 2021 as confirmed by the DWP After being frozen in 2016, Universal Credit and another benefits will be getting a boost in the New Year. The Department of Work and Pensions confirmed the new rates 12:12, 29 DEC 2020 Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Sign up for Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter for the most exciting real life, fashion and sex tips HOT off the pressInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Yes, put some glamour in my life When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.