People on Universal Credit who are finding it hard to make ends meet during the cost of living crisis could get a one-off payment of up to £812 to help them pay their bills. The money, available under the Budgeting Advance scheme, does have to be paid back though.
It is designed to help people out if they are suddenly faced with having to pay for something unexpectedly, such as a funeral or a key household appliance breaking down. As the money is a loan, it's important to know that it could affect your finances in the future.
It means your payments will be lower until you pay it back. If you no longer get Universal Credit you will need to repay by other means, such as from wages or other benefit you may be getting, LiverpoolEcho reports.
