People on Personal Independence Payment who survive the harsh proposed Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) cuts could receive hundreds extra annually next year.

The DWP has confirmed that the disability benefit will continue to increase each year in accordance with the September inflation rate. The most recent Office for National Statistics (ONS) data reveals that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate for August stood at 3.8 per cent.

This means individuals receiving the maximum awards of the daily living and mobility components of PIP would witness payments increase from £749.80 every four-week payment period to £778.20, representing a rise of £28.40 - or £336 annually.

UK inflation remained stable last month, maintaining pressure on households as petrol prices continue

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