Four groups will see a pay boost on their benefits.
A total of four groups who receive benefits are set to receive a financial boost as they are moved over to Universal Credit, from their existing Department for Work and Pensions benefits.
It has been predicted that due to the harsh winter looming on the horizon, many people will be making difficult choices with their money, such as the weekly shop or heating their home.
"If the amount you are entitled to on your existing benefits is more than you will get on Universal Credit, a top-up is available. This is called transitional protection."You can only get this top-up if you have received a Migration Notice letter from DWP and claim by the deadline date on your letter. If your circumstances change before you make your claim, this may affect the amount you get.
The DWP also revealed that approximately 55 per cent of the 2.6 million people claiming legacy benefits would get more money by switching to Universal Credit - with 900,000 receiving less in these odds. Also, the DWP stated that the transitional protection period would "erode over time".
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