We welcome the improvements made to the advance payment system, such as the doubling of the amount of time to repay, and a reduction in the rate at which deductions can be made. We also acknowledge the advance system is in place for people who require money quickly, however, the weight of evidence received suggests that this policy poses 302 Department for Work and Pensions, Universal Credit: Get an advance on your first payment, accessed 14 April 2021 303 Q76 304 Q76 305 The Trussell Trust (...

We welcome the improvements made to the advance payment system, such as the doubling of the amount of time to repay, and a reduction in the rate at which deductions can be made. We also acknowledge the advance system is in place for people who require money quickly, however, the weight of evidence received suggests that this policy poses 302 Department for Work and Pensions, Universal Credit: Get an advance on your first payment, accessed 14 April 2021 303 Q76 304 Q76 305 The Trussell Trust (WPS0006) 306 Money Advice Moray (WPS0002) 307 Citizens Advice Scotland (WPS0014) 308 Work and Pensions Committee, Third Report of Session 2019–21, Univer Type: conclusion | Number: 122 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: New Claim Advances are the claimant’s benefit paid early, allowing claimants to access up to 100% of their estimated Universal Credit payment upfront. With a Universal Credit Advance, claimants receive an additional Universal Credit payment, which now can result