Updated: 3 Mar 2021, 13:55 Invalid Date, A £20 a week Universal Credit uplift in payments is being extended for another six months, Rishi Sunak revealed today. The Chancellor announced the boost for low-income households in his Budget today. Follow our UK politics live blog for the very latest news and updates... 3 People on Universal Credit will continue to get a £20 a week payment boost for another six monthsCredit: Getty Images - Getty 3 Rishi Sunak announced details of the budget todayCredit: supplied by Pixel8000 The Chancellor today declared the Budget "meets the moment" of challenge and change facing the UK. And he said those in need of Universal Credit would continue to be supported.