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New and existing Universal Credit claimants can apply for an emergency loan - here's how

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claiming Universal Credit, a benefit designed to help those out of work or on a low income cover the costs of daily living. As Scotland and the rest of the UK ease even further out of lockdown restrictions, the economy is expected to get back on its feet again - but at what pace isn't quite clear.

With the potential for more households to become affected by the economic impact of the health crisis, either through redundancy, unemployment, illness or a reduction in wages, many will now be able to claim financial support through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

However, thousands of potential claimants may not be aware that when you apply for Universal Credit, it can take up to five weeks for the first payment to come through and.

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