Universal Credit

Here's what the taper rate change coming into effect means for your take home pay if you're claiming the benefit.

The uplift was communicated poorly by the government, claimants were not informed about it or aware it was temporary until it was ending, a report says.

"Sometimes I don't eat, I know some people will find that hard to believe, but I just have what the boys leave behind," Tony Bridgwood told ITV News.