Inflation-linked benefits increase every year in line with the previous September rate of inflation. It means recipients will receive a 10.1% increase this month, linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for September 2022.
The change for most will take effect from April 10 - the first Monday of the new financial year - although some have already increased. Tax Credits went up on April 6, exactly in line with the new financial year. Housing Benefit rose on April 1 in cases when rent is paid monthly, and from April 3 when rent is paid weekly.
When you'll receive your first increased payment depends on what day of the month you normally get your benefits, the Mirror reports. Here is what the Government says about benefits going up and when:
