Those who claim Universal Credit may be able to top up their benefit by up to £1,600. Universal credit provides support to people who are out of work, unable to work or are on low income.
Currently, the benefit is split into a standard allowance, and then other top ups which a person receives according to circumstances. The standard allowance for a single person under 25 is £265.31 monthly, rising to £334.91 for singletons over 25.
Joint claimants who are both under 25 should get £416.45 per month to share between them while couples where one or more partner is over 25 will get a standard allowance of £525.72 monthly. However, there are several top ups available which could help Universal Credit claimants further.
