The Legal Aid Agency released a new eligibility key card for 2026. Partner allowance now £237.25 and child allowance (up to 15 years or 16 and older) now £381.86, reflecting a 3.8% rise in income support rates that took effect on 6 April 2026. The updated key card and accompanying Means Assessment Guidance – April 2026 – are available on the Civil legal aid: means testing page of GOV.UK. The changes apply to the civil means test used to determine eligibility for legal aid in civil matters. Clients and professionals can consult the new guidance to assess eligibility and to calculate financial thresholds.
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