The Universal Credit rate is currently due to end next month, with the Chancellor set to explain whether it will be extended in his March Budget. Extra amounts for carers(Image: Getty)Universal Credit claimants can get a boost if they are caring for a severely disabled person for at least 35 hours a week. Increased work allowanceThe higher work allowance for someone claiming Universal Credit with one or more dependent children or limited capability for work is going up from £512 to £515. The lower work allowance for someone claiming Universal Credit with one or more dependent children or limited capability for work is going up from £292 to £293. Universal Credit payments can be deducted each month to help repay outstanding council tax, energy or water bills, rent, court fines, compensation orders, or child maintenance payments.

Source: Daily Mirror February 08, 2021 13:02 UTC