Around 5.7m people in the UK are estimated to be claiming universal credit. Both the UK and Welsh governments have intervened to offer extra support to those hardest hit by the cost of living crisis in recent months including a £324 cost of living payment to those on means-tested benefits next month – the second in a support payment worth £650.
UK councils have already sent a £150 cost of living payment to millions of households while people are also being offered hundreds of pounds off their energy bills this winter. As well as its existing financial support the UK Government will also be giving a bonus to universal credit claimants this Christmas.
Here is everything you need to know about the universal credit Christmas bonus for 2022 including how much you'll get, whether you qualify, and how you'll get the money.
