The DWP will deposit the money directly into people's accounts in the run up to Christmas, although some groups have claimed it should be much more than it is currently

Reeves confirmed that the benefit department's counter-fraud team would be given new powers and would use "innovative" methods to prevent illegal activity

The Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Autumn Statement on Wednesday, promising a clampdown on benefit fraud.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced the uprating of 14 benefits in the Budget, with a number of payments increasing in line with inflation and the state pension going up by 3.1%