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The Government has given an update following calls to introduce savings exceptions for those on Universal Credit .

Universal Credit is a means-tested benefit that was first introduced in the UK to replace the old benefits in 2013. By 2018, all new customers were required to apply for UC, while existing legacy benefit customers continued receiving their awards.

The benefit is a UK government monthly payment to help with living costs for people who are on a low income, out of work, or unable to work.

In a new question, Liberal Democrat Gideon Amos asked the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden if he would consider changing the threshold for savings for the disabled, the ECHO reports .

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