People expecting Universal Credit payments before the New Year are being urged to check this month's wages to avoid benefit cuts.
In the run-up to Christmas, many employers pay December wages early to make sure staff are paid on time and avoid bank holiday delays. While a lot of people see this as a good thing, Universal Credit claimants could end up out of pocket, as an early pay cheque may be flagged as a temporary salary increase.
It could look like you've been paid twice during one assessment period, which could then see your benefits cut the following month, the Mirror reports.
