Pensioners will be among those to benefit from a 10.1% increase on benefit payments. As of April 10, payments made by the DWP will see a slight boost as benefits are raised in line with inflation.
The rise in payments is aimed to help those who need it most cope with the rising cost of everyday items such as food and fuel. Other benefits will also be seeing an increase.
The move was announced by chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his Budget in November last year. It will cost the Exchequer £11billion.
