It's been a tough year financially whether you've been on benefits or not thanks to soaring bills, inflation and the cost of living crisis.
But for people on two types of benefits, there is help at hand because beginning from today (April 1), a change from the government means that two payments will be increased in cash terms for the next 12 months.
In a move announced by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Universal Credit and the State Pension will both be increased in line with inflation, starting from April, YorkshireLive reports.
Every year, both of these benefits is reviewed by the DWP in order to make sure the money is still enough to support people once inflation has reduced spending power.
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