The DWP has announced a boost for everyone on Universal Credit in order to help meet the cost of living.

The Department for Work and Pensions this week issued a reminder about the change to ensure as many people as possible are claiming the benefit following a boost to take the total amount you could be handed to £1,739.37 per month.

Universal Credit Childcare payments have been increased by 6.7%, tied to the annual reviews the government is obligated to make to benefits payments in order to…