With the UK’s cost of living crisis remaining acute and millions still struggling to pay energy bills, the approach of the Easter weekend may leave some concerned about possible disruption to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payments dates for benefits and pensions.
The unwelcome news that the rate of inflation actually rose in February from 10.1 per cent to 10.4 per cent means that the prices of everyday goods on supermarket shelves will remain high, compounding the strain on household budgets for many.
