Rachel Reeves announced £15 billion in benefits spending at Wednesday's Budget with increased payments for those receiving Universal Credit, PIP and child benefits Rachel Reeves unveiled the Budget 2025 on Wednesday

Everything you need to know about the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) increases announced in the Budget 2025

Rachel Reeves unveiled £15 billion in welfare expenditure during Wednesday's Budget – featuring enhanced payments for recipients of Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and child benefits.

The Chancellor scrapped the two-child benefit cap, which means families surviving on benefits with three or more kids are in line for a big income boost. One mum-of-five said her monthly income will increase by £900.

Ms Reeves also boosted disbursement

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