The Latest Breaking News from Universal Credit

Help to Save is a type of savings account available to low income workers claiming Universal Credit or Working Tax Credit. It is run by the Government and offers a bonus of 50p for every £1 you save - this means you're getting a 50 per cent return on your…

The financial guru says that only certain people are allowed to open this account - here are more details about how it works

The Money Saving Expert has warned that only certain people are allowed to open one

Rent arrears in the Whitburn and Blackburn ward have surged by more than £100,000 in a year, driven by the roll-out of Universal Credit.

People receiving Working Tax Credits or Child Tax Credit may also be eligible for the scheme too.

MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis flagged the Help to Save account in a tweet published to his 1.5million Twitter followers. Help to Save is a type of savings account available to low income workers

Money can be used for childcare, uniform or work tools but you'll have to apply for it and you won't get it automatically

Whether or not you get the £650 payment for yourself or have to split it depends on how you claim benefits, the DWP says

Claimants of benefits like Universal Credit will only get £650 if they have a joint claim, as government rules mean two people are treated as one for energy bill help