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More than 3.3 million people in the UK claim PIP, figures from the DWP reveal

The amount paid to eligible homes by the Department for Work Pensions is rising by more than £600 a year for some people.

However, from today, those payments will increase to somewhere between £28.70 and £184.30 depending on your eligibility.You could be eligible for the benefit if you have a listed illness, disability or a mental health condition.Pensioners have also seen an increase to their state pensions by up to £900 from today, as an announcement made at last year’s autumn statement comes into effect.

Under the triple lock – which guarantees an increase in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest - pensions will increase by 8.5 per cent next month.

 

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