Universal Credit payments went up this year, in line with the standard uprating of all Government benefits by 3.1 per cent.
But the rise is well below current levels of inflation. People receiving the benefits will still not be getting as much as when Government was giving out a £20-a-week Covid uplift.
It's left many people looking for possible sources of extra money. The DWP has advised on a number of financial support options people can check. But you also need to be sure you are on the correct level of Universal Credit to start with.
