Nearly six million people in the UK currently claim Universal Credit, making it one of the most common benefits in the country.
However, the rules around Universal Credit, including who can claim it and what you're allowed to do while claiming it, can be complex. Some people are also unsure about what happens if you're claiming an older benefit and you're due to move over to Universal Credit, according to The Mirror.
Here, we explain five things you may not realise about the benefit.
