Millions across the UK are set to benefit from a pay increase on certain benefits, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have confirmed. There will be a pay boost to all state benefits, including Universal Credit and PIP.
31 million people across the UK are set to benefit. There are 5.8 million on Universal Credit currently.
The Liverpool Echo has reported that the increase in pay will support those on Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). Individuals wages, combined with inflation and cost of living factors, will be considered when the DWP decides how much payments will increase by.
