Extra £20 a week Universal Credit due to coronavirus should be extended, MPs say

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Extra £20 a week Universal Credit boost due to coronavirus should be extended, MPs urge

IF you're experiencing trouble applying for your Universal Credit, or the payments just don't cover costs, here are your options:- Claimants are able to get some cash within five days rather than waiting weeks for their first payment. But it's a loan which means the repayments will be automatically deducted from your future Universal Credit payout.

"The government will also need to shelve plans to cut back Universal Credit payments to prevent millions of families from suffering a fresh income shock next spring.” The group of MPs noted that even prior to coronavirus many Universal Credit claimants were struggling to get by and stay on top of bills - despite aBy maintaining the £20 a week increase, it could provide a lifeline to families trying to get back on their feet and will help stop many getting into a spiral of debt, the report said.

"As the furlough scheme comes to an end in the next few weeks, this is likely to increase even further.

 

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ESA & PIP Claimants didn't get a £20 extra increase due to coronavirus. discrimination against the disabled

What about people on other benefits?

No it shouldn’t

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