The 5.8 million people who rely on Universal Credit could see some big changes to their benefit payments after the Chancellor's announcements in the Spring Budget.
Jeremy Hunt has made several switches that mean some could see their Universal Credit payments cut while others will benefit this year. It has already been announced that Universal Credit payments - in line with most benefits - are set to rise by 10.1% from April 1, bringing the basic payment to £368.74 from £334.91 for a single person over 25 and £578.82 from £525.72 for a similar-aged couple. Additional allowances for children, limited capacity for work and carers will also increase.
But changes announced in the so-called 'Back to Work' Budget could affect claims in other ways, depending upon your circumstances. Here we have a look at the four biggest announcements that will impact those on Universal Credit:
