The number of people on Universal Credit doubled to 6.0 million on 11 March 2021 from 3.0 million on 12 March 2020, the last count date before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This increase occurred as restrictions to the economy and society were introduced due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Is Universal Credit going up in 2021?

Autumn Budget 2021: Universal Credit cash boost confirmed for millions of workers but £20 uplift won't return. Millions of workers on Universal Credit will get a cash boost by 1 December, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced in his Autumn Budget.

When did the Universal Credit go up?

Universal Credit and other benefits will increased from April 6. The increases are not linked to the £20 a week coronavirus uplift - the future of which currently remains in doubt.