OVER five million households claim Universal Credit to boost their income irrespective of being in or out of work.
The benefit was introduced in 2013 and replaces six legacy benefits with a single monthly payment.
The amount of cash you’ll get through Universal Credit will depend on your current circumstances.
It’s estimated that over one million who are eligible for awards of £9,600 on average are not claiming it, according to Policy in Practice.
The benefit is designed to help people get back into work, but the more you work the more your benefits will be impacted.