New data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveals that at the start of this year there were approximately 5.6 million people throughout the UK claiming Universal Credit.
This is a benefit administered by the UK Government that is meant to provide financial assistance to those on a low income or unemployed.
The number of people claiming Universal Credit is set to increase in 2022 following changes made to the taper rate and work allowance rule that means an additional 500,000 may now be eligible for support.
