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Benefits cap

Details on people of working age who receive benefits have their money limited

Benefit cap levels increasing from April 2023

Benefit Cap

The UK Government has placed a limit on the total amount of benefits working-age people can receive. This is known as the 
 

The cap amounts are:

  • £423.46 per week (£22,020 a year) for couples
  • £423.46 per week (£22,020 a year) for lone parents (if your children live with you)
  • £283.71 per week (£14,753 a year) if you’re single.

If your income from benefits is above these levels, the amount of Housing Benefit or Universal Credit you receive may be reduced. Further information can be found at .

Where can you get help?

51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council’s welfare rights service can help – call 01546 605517.

Get advice about managing your money and what to do if you get into debt.

on 01546 605550

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