The DWP has issued a response to plans to increase Universal Credit boosting payments by over £620 a month.

Labour MP Chris Hinchliff set out the proposal in a question in Parliament, asking if the Government would look at expanding the child element of Universal Credit.

Under the current rules, claimants can get extra payments on top of their monthly standard allowance if they have children.

This includes additional cash for your first child and for your second child. Extra payments are also…