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Martin Lewis has urgent Universal Credit message for households earning under £40,000

Financial expert Martin Lewis says households earning less than £40,000 should check if they are eligible for Universal Credit.

The Money Saving Expert founder said people could be missing out on extra money and advised using a benefits calculator to help see if you are entitled to additional cash support. While giving evidence to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) sub-committee on Online Harms and Disinformation, Martin clarified that while not everyone earning under that amount would get the payments, it was worth using a benefits calculator to double check, reports the Liverpool Echo.

He said: "My rule of thumb is if you have family income of under £40,000 then you should absolutely check on a benefits calculator whether you are entitled to Universal Credit." Martin previously told his ITV Money Show audience: "There are up to seven million of you who are eligible and who are missing out."

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He added: "I am not, repeat, saying you will get it. I am saying it's definitely worth 10 minutes of your time to go onto an online benefits calculator- there are a good few of them out there - and it should take about 10 minutes to put all of your details in to see if you are due.

Martin Lewis says people should check if they are eligible for Universal Credit. (ITV)

"Remember, benefits aren't just for those out of work. 40% of those on Universal Credit are in work."

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