"Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story."
"Following legislation laid by the government in July, all eight million Universal Credit recipients will see the standard rate increase by 6.2 per cent. For a single person over 25, this will be a 6 per week increase, rising from 92 to 98. For couples with one or both partner over 25, it will be an increase of 9 per week, rising from 145 to 154. The new payment rates will come into effect in April 2026."
The Independent conducts on-the-ground reporting across issues including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech and seeks donations to fund reporting without paywalls. Donations support sending journalists to gather facts and present both sides of stories. The government legislated an above-inflation increase to Universal Credit, raising the standard rate by 6.2% for all eight million recipients. A single person over 25 will see a £6-per-week rise from £92 to £98 and couples with one or both over 25 will see £9-per-week rise from £145 to £154. New rates take effect in April 2026 and above-inflation increases will continue annually until 2029.
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