There's changes around the corner this year for families claiming Universal Credit, as the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) starts to phase in the steps announced in Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's 'back to work' budget in March.
Tax Credit claimants will also soon be joining nearly six million people who claim Universal Credit, as the Government presses ahead with migrating those on so-called legacy benefits.
According to the latest figures, more than 289,000 people in the North East claim Universal Credit, with about one in four claiming the benefit to top up their wages. All benefits have seen a 10.1% rise this month, but there are changes due to be implemented this year which could affect your payments.
