Then, in addition to this increase, the government placed a £1,000 per year boost on the benefit to assist those struggling during the pandemic.
Although this figure will revert after a year, subsequent tax year rises are thought to be beneficial to claimants in the future.
What is important to note about the benefit is that different people are entitled to different amounts.
The figure any claimant receives is likely to vary from person to person, and it is therefore important to check the various segments of the benefit one could be entitled to claim.
