Benefits and state pension increased, inflation dropped in April

Summary: Millions saw income boosts in April with benefits and state pension increases. Inflation dropped to 3.2% in April. Absolute poverty rose for two consecutive years, with nearly a million more in poverty in 2022/23. Universal Credit, state pension, and other benefits are paid as usual. The Household Support Fund was extended. Energy price cap dropped to £1,690 in April. Benefits rose by 6.7%, state pension by 8.5% in April.

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