To be eligible for a budgeting advance, all of the following must apply:
The claimant has been getting Universal Credit, employment and support allowance, income support, jobseeker’s allowance or state pension credit for six months or more, unless they need the money to help them start a new job or stay in work
They've earned less than £2,600 (£3,600 together for couple) over the past six months
They've paid off any previous budgeting advance loans
Universal Credit is tailored to claimant's circumstances (Image: EXPRESS)
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To apply for a budgeting advance, claimants will need to contact their local Jobcentre Plus work coach for assistance.