Which elements are included when the claimant's maximum Universal credit is worked out?

Which income is taken into account and how? What is the savings limit? How do savings affect an award?

Which savings/capital is taken into account and how? What is the savings limit? How do savings affect an award?

How does it work? Who's affected and who's not? What can a claimant do if their Universal Credit is reduced?

What deductions can be made from an award? Is there a maximum that can be taken?

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