•The maximum amount of universal credit (UC) is used, together with your income and capital, to calculate the amount of UC you are entitled to.

•The maximum amount is made up of a standard allowance plus, where applicable, one or more elements, depending on your circumstances – eg, if you have children.

•The elements that apply can include a transitional element to protect you from being worse off if you transfer to UC under the official ‘managed migration’ process.