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Universal Credit claimants will get more time to repay 'Budgeting Advance' loans from the DWP, it has emerged.

A universal credit advance payment can ease the wait for your application to be processed – but it can reduce your monthly income too.

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However, those receiving Universal Credit and other benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) can access much-needed financial assistance through the Budgeting Advance loan.

The DWP has warned people on Universal Credit not to break the terms of their agreement – or they could be sanctioned.

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