I have been pleased to see the Chancellor announce an uplift to benefits, in line with inflation at 10.1%.
You can read the relevant part of his Autumn Statement here:
"There have been some representations on keeping the uplift to working-age and disability benefits below the level of inflation given the financial constraints we face, but that would not be consistent with our commitment to protect the most vulnerable, so today I commit to uprating such benefits by inflation, with an increase of 10.1%.
"That is an expensive commitment, costing £11 billion, but it means that 10 million working-age families will see a much-needed increase next year, which speaks to our priorities as a Government and our priorities as a nation. On average, a family on universal credit will benefit next year by around £600.
"To increase the number of households that can benefit from this decision, I will also exceptionally increase the benefit cap by inflation next year."
