The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has moved to reassure claimants after many complained they had not seen an increase in payments - despite new rates being introduced.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a 10.1% boost in his Autumn Statement, meaning new rates were due to come in on April 1. Claimants in receipt of Universal Credit, Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Carer's Allowance and the State Pension are all impacted by the rise.
However, due to the way claims are processed, it means many will not see the uplift until this month - or possibly next month, Chronicle Live reports.
