Over six million people in the UK claim Universal Credit and although millions of new claims are accepted each year thousands fail.

It is reported to offer features like applying for advance payments, making account changes and viewing statements.

The process of moving from a six-benefit system to Universal Credit as a single benefit is known as Managed Migration.

The Department for Work and Pensions, as part of its "managed migration" process, will write to people affected by the change by the end of December next year

Universal Credit claimants have been warned over a fake app that should be deleted immediately.

Around 900,000 people on ESA (Employment and Support Allowance) are being asked to move to Universal Credit instead

DWP will write to people affected by the change by the end of December next year, it has said.