Some people who claim Universal Credit can expect a payment boost this week. Everyone in four specific groups will receive the boost as they are moved on to Universal Credit.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have issued guidance on how people's finances will be affected if they have to move from their current welfare payments to Universal Credit. From this week, six legacy benefits are set to be replaced by Universal Credit as they are eventually phased out.
People will begin to receive 'migration notices' in the post to tell them what is happening with their benefits. While many will receive more money on Universal Credit, there is also a chance that you may be paid less.
