The UK is now in its fourth week of coronavirus lockdown, with a review set to take place by Thursday on whether social distancing measures can be changed.Probably not, according to many health and scientific commentators.
Which means more financial uncertainty for many households across Scotland as thousands of employees remain at home, unable to go to work.
Many companies have been left with little option but to furlough staff, reduce wages and even lay them off. Universal Credit is there to provide financial support to help those out of work or on a low income.
For anyone who has never applied for government assistance before it can seem a bit daunting and confusing, but fortunately, eligibility for Universal Credit is straightforward