Universal Credit claimants have not seen an increase in their payments as yet - here's why.
New rates for almost all state benefits came into effect in April, after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a 10.1% boost in his Autumn Statement. The rise applies to payments including Universal Credit, Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Carer's Allowance and the State Pension.
The new financial year starts on April 6 with benefit rises traditionally coming in on the following Monday, which this year was April 10. But people on Universal Credit say they have yet to see any change in their payments, reports BirminghamLive.
