advancepayment on Somerset Dailyhttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/advancepayment/Recent content in advancepayment on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 12 May 2026 04:14:00 +0000Universal Credit Hardship Payments: Access Up to £812 in DWP Supporthttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/universal-credit-hardship-payments-access-up-to-812-in-dwp-support/Tue, 12 May 2026 04:14:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/universal-credit-hardship-payments-access-up-to-812-in-dwp-support/Over 8.4 million people across Great Britain currently receive Universal Credit, yet many households continue to struggle with rent, food, and energy costs despite recent benefit increases. For those experiencing financial hardship, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), alongside local authorities, offers various support programs that many claimants may not be aware of. Some forms of support, such as Budgeting Advances, require repayment through future Universal Credit payments, while others do not.