Warning as millions on benefits miss out on payments boost worth £3.1billion due to common errors

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MILLIONS of Brits could be missing out on vital benefit payments, with a staggering £3.1billion going unclaimed due to common errors.

New figures reveal that many people are failing to receive the financial support they’re entitled to.

Most of the support that goes unclaimed is tied to Universal Credit, PIP and DLA claimsAlamy

This is simply because they aren’t aware of the full extent of their eligibility or are not reporting changes in their circumstances.