New findings from Policy in Practice reveal that over 7 million households are failing to claim £24 billion in benefits they're entitled to, including Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Carer's Allowance. However, the report also suggested that the situation is improving, with a growing number of people accessing the financial assistance available to them.

Policy in Practice observed that this year's data shows uptake is improving in certain areas, particularly for Pension Credit, though the broader situation remains 'challenging'. Government statistics show that uptake has risen from 63 per cent to 65 per cent, although this doesn't fully reflect the impact of recent changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility .

The Policy in Practice report stated: "The system remains fragmented and

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