Three big Universal Credit changes coming this year – how do they affect you?

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ANYONE on Universal Credit should be aware of three big changes being made this year.

Universal Credit is a monthly benefits payment you can claim if you’re on a low income and need help with daily costs.

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One of the main things to know if you’re claiming the benefit is that your payments will be going up – but you might not see this happen until June.