The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the Universal Credit (UC) £20 boost review date reports CornwallLive.
This comes after the DWP came under fire from MPs who protested against the end of the £20 UC boost.
During a question session at the House of Commons, it was revealed that almost six million people are claiming UC.
£20 boost - review in the New Year
At the beginning of the pandemic, UC was increased by £20 a week and there have been discussions surrounding extending it - which would cost £6 billion - or making it permanent.
After several questions from MPs, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Therese Coffey said: "The temporary extension of the £20 Universal Credit uplift was made in line with the fiscal measures made earlier this year … but as has been indicated we will continue to look at this matter again in the New Year."
Minimum income floor suspension - end of April 2021
It was confirmed that the Minimum Income Floor (MIF) for self-employed UC claimants will remain suspended until the end of April next year.
This means that those who are self-employed will continue to receive financial support from UC based on their current actual earnings.
Minister Mims Davies said: "The minimum income floor, the MIF, Mr Speaker, was first suspended in March this year.
"We have now extended the suspension until the end of April 2021. This provides vital support for our self-employed claimants via insuring they receive a full UC award during these uncertain times."
