Additional ‘freebie’ benefits like broadband installation and Healthy Start Vouchers could make a big difference to families on the breadline.

It’s not just Universal Credit claimants who qualify for additional financial help, PIP claimants and those on tax credits should also enquire.

Britons should speak to their work coach or leave a note in their journal if they don’t think they are receiving everything they are entitled to.

People on state benefits might be eligible for up to 30 freebies saving them thousands of pounds.