Why millions on Universal Credit and state pension WON’T get payment boost this month

MILLIONS on Universal Credit and state pensions face payment delays despite rates going up this week.

The vast majority of benefit payments rose by 1.7% and the state pension by 4.1% yesterday.

Millions on Universal Credit and a state pension won’t see new rates take effect this month

However, plenty of people will have to wait longer to receive a cash boost, and some until June.

This is because most benefits are paid monthly or twice monthly in arrears.

For example...