Millions of Brits will now benefit from some extra cash after the government increased payments this week.
On Monday (April 10) a wide range of benefits saw an increase of 10.1 per cent - in line with last September's rate of inflation. It means that claimants receiving vital benefits such as Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will now see some improvement in their finances in the face of a cost of living crisis.
The rise has reportedly cost the government £11 billion following Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's announcement in his Autumn Statement last November. While confirming that benefits will be subjected to an increase, Mr Hunt stated that he was committed to protecting "the most vulnerable".
