‌In a post on X, MSE highlighted: "Are you one of eight million people due a share of £25 BILLION of unclaimed benefits? Don't assume 'it's not me' – check in 10 minutes if you're missing out on help you are ENTITLED TO using our free Benefits Calculator." ‌Universal CreditAs many as 1.7 million households are failing to claim this benefit, missing out on an average of £6,700 annually. It's designed to support individuals over state pension age with limited income, yet more than 760,000 pensioners are thought to be going without. For those below state pension age, this support is delivered through the Universal Credit system.