As Scotland faces the prospect of continued lockdown measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, more people are having to apply for financial help.
Universal Credit is there to provide support for those out of work or on a low income with over 1.4 million claimants applying for benefits since mid-March.
Earlier this week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak, announced a £7billion boost to the welfare system and said he believes the UK Government is providing a huge safety net for people struggling financially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Speaking at the Downing Street daily briefing, he said: "With regard to Universal Credit, it is possible for everybody to get payments on Day 1, from the beginning."That system has been in place for a while to make