Covid-19 pandemic. Some 8.9 million workers across the UK are being supported through the furlough scheme, with over 1 million companies applying for financial help to pay for employees wages.
Others 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.
Even if you are relying on the state to help you through this pandemic, there is a way for people to boost their savings by 50 per cent, according to Martin Lewis.
The money-saving expert explained that this can be done through a Help to Save account - a scheme which people on a low income could be eligible for.
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