Universal Credit is a benefit payment provided by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). The financial help could be particularly helpful amid the cost of living crisis that Brits are currently facing.
The benefit is paid monthly to people who are out of work, cannot work or those on low income, and people are being urged to check if they might be eligible to claim it.
Here's everything you need to know about Universal Credit, including who is eligible, how much money you'll receive and the different elements of it, how to apply for UC and if the benefit is taxable.
Universal Credit is paid to people who are out of work or on a low-income, live in the UK, are over the age of 18 years, are under state pension age, and have less than £16,000 in savings.
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