Covid-19 crisis. Figures published in September by the Office of National Statistics showed that unemployment across Scotland remained steady at 4.5% (126,000) between July and September.
Many workers are living off a reduced salary, or none at all and now relying on Universal Credit as their only source of income.
Over 3 million claims have been made for Universal Credit since March 1, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, but, even if you are relying on the state to help you through this ongoing health crisis, there is a way to boost your savings by 50 per cent, according to Martin Lewis.
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