New data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that in April of this year there were approximately 5.6 million people across Scotland and the UK in receipt of Universal Credit.
It comes as the cost of living crisis continues to worsen and inflation surges to a 40-year high. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increased to 9.4% in June.
With households across the country looking for ways to get and save money, many may be unaware that they could qualify for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The benefit can be claimed if you have any of 547 eligible health conditions.
