The government has confirmed that from April 2025 LHA rates(private sector) will be frozen. This will mean more claimants have short falls in their housing costs, as rents continue to rise.
LHA rates were increased in April 2024 for the first time in 4 years.
The Benefit Cap rates will also be frozen in 2025. This will mean more claimants (mostly families) in effect will not see
increases in their means tested benefits(1.7%) as the cap takes more money.
The Benefit Cap thresholds were last increased in 2023- 2025. Book now Introduction to Benefits 2025