A third of claims since universal credit began made during pandemic
by Ben Quinn from on (#5EJ7B)
Charities say new figures show 20-a-week Covid benefit top-up should be extended beyond March
The scale of the hardship caused by Covid-19 has been laid bare with new figures showing that more than a third of claims since universal credit was introduced have been made during the pandemic.
The number of people claiming the payment has doubled since the start of the pandemic, according to data released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
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