Aurora T

Apparently, last year, I received more Universal Credit than I was entitled to due to a miscalculation in the dates of the UC increase. The difference is only £150, and I’ll pay it back, of course. However, I wasn’t informed about the reduction in my payment until a few days before I received my UC for the month. They’ve reduced it by £98, which may not seem like a significant amount, but considering the current cost of living, it means we’re short of money a week before payday. I’m supposed to be saving money, but I don’t even know if I can make ends meet.

I understand that there’ll be a further increase soon, but it can’t come soon enough. Additionally, due to my payment date, I’ll have to wait until June before the increase is reflected in my payment.