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Universal Credit is overseen by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), responsible for ensuring the right people get the amounts to which they are entitled. The benefit is designed to help those who are out of work or on a low income by providing them with a monthly form of financial support. The sums of money people will receive vary according to their circumstances, for instance, age, relationship status and family situation.