Universal Credit has replaced six more familiar benefits, known as legacy benefits, in a system designed to create ease for those who need extra support.

These benefits are: Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance and Working Tax Credit.

Those who are more used to claiming these older benefits - now known as legacy benefits - will be eased onto the Universal Credit system in due course.

Those who are claiming Universal Credit are entitled to a standard allowance each month, which is dependent on age and relationship status.

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