Households with an annual income of under £40,000 are being urged to check whether they are eligible for a financial boost.
Martin Lewis explained than families could be missing out on money they are entitled to from Universal Credit. Households can check whether they are eligible in a few simple steps, with the financial guru advising that people can use a benefit calculated to help identify any payments available.
The Money Saving Expert gave evidence to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) sub-committee on Online Harms and Disinformation and explained that while not every household under the £40,000 are entitled, there are many currently missing out.
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Martin explained: "My rule of thumb is if you have family income of under £40,000 then you should absolutely check on a benefits calculator whether you are entitled to Universal Credit", reports The Echo.
The financial guru previous told his ITV Money Show audience:"There are up to seven million of you who are eligible and who are missing out." He added: "I am not, repeat, saying you will get it.
"I am saying it's definitely worth 10 minutes of your time to go onto an online benefits calculator- there are a good few of them out there - and it should take about 10 minutes to put all of your details in to see if you are due.
"Remember, benefits aren't just for those out of work. 40% of those on Universal Credit are in work."
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