People claimining Universal Credit may be dismayed to find their payments have not increased despite new rates being introduced in the face of soaring living costs.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned many claimants will not see their Universal Credit improved until this month or possibly next month due to the way claims are processed, Chronicle Live reports.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a 10.1% boost in his Autumn Statement, meaning new rates were due to come in on April 1, with Universal Credit, Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Carer's Allowance and the State Pension all being impacted by the rise.
