According to new reports, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits claimants were underpaid around £2.6 billion in the 2021/22 financial year.
Additionally, other people claiming benefits from the UK Government department were overpaid approximately £8.6 billion collectively.
As reported by The Mirror, this was the result of mistakes made by the the DWP, councils, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
