DWP Universal Credit boost as claimants could soon get £52 more each month

Those on Universal Credit could see a cash boost

If Prime Minister Rishi Sunak bows to the increasing pressure ahead of next week's Autumn Statement, benefits including Universal Credit and pensions are expected to rise by 10 per cent in line with inflation. Sunak made it clear as soon as he got into office that the Government faces "difficult decisions" to fix the economy.

This is so the experts can start drawing up forecasts. These measures are thought to include raising the state pension and benefits by inflation.

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