Former Emmerdale actor Gemma Oaten has opened up about her time claiming Universal Credit, after being left without work.
The soap star has said she was forced to claim benefits after struggling to make ends meet during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Gemma, 38, is best known for playing the role of Rachel Breckle in Emmerdale from 2011 to 2015. She has also performed on stage and was touring with a play called Ten Times Table when lockdown hit.
