Universal Credit is a catch-all benefit payment paid out to millions each month to those on a low income. It replaces individual benefits such as Child Tax Credit and Jobseeker’s allowance – giving one payment instead.From today, October 8, certain claimants will be seeing an increase to their payout.The increase has been brought in to bridge the gap between the old benefits system and Universal Credit.Those who switched to Universal Credit from Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Housing Benefit or Pension Credit saw a drop in payment if they were also receiving a top-up allowance called Severe Disability Premium (SDP).
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