Low income Britons with savings less than £16K may be entitled to hundreds a month

If a person earns enough to no longer claim Universal Credit, they can expect their payment to be stopped.

Individuals will be told when this happens, but if their income subsequently decreases, they will be able to claim again. 

Universal Credit could therefore offer vital support to those with limited levels of savings. 

If a person wishes to work out how much they might be entitled to, they can use a benefits calculator.