Rishi Sunak announces Brits on tax credits to get £500 one-off benefits payment
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dailystar.co.ukcoronavirus lockdowns. Speaking in the Budget on Wednesday afternoon, Mr Sunak addressed Britain's economic recovery plan out of the pandemic.
First he said the furlough scheme will be extended until September and unveiled a Help to Grow fund to support small businesses.
Now it has been revealed Brits on Working Tax Credits could benefit from a one-off payment worth £500. The Chancellor said that because of the way the system works, people will not be able to get the extra weekly £20.
He added: "To support low-income households, the Universal Credit uplift of £20 a week will continue for a further six months, well beyond the end of this national lockdown."We'll provide Working Tax Credit claimants with equivalent support for the next six.
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