UK’s 2025 Housing Benefit Boost- What The New Higher Rates Mean For Renters

UK’s 2025 Housing Benefit Boost- What The New Higher Rates Mean For Renters

In May 2025, the UK Government confirmed a major rise in housing benefit payments through updated Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates, marking the first significant increase since 2020. This move comes as part of a broader initiative to help low-income renters cope with rising rental prices, inflation, and overall cost-of-living pressures. The increase is expected to benefit over 1.5 million households across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern … Read more