https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/policy/publications/designing-out-deductions-how-to-address-the-welfare-debt-trap Benefit deductions mean that people receive lower benefit payments in order to repay debts. They arise largely from debts that claimants owe to government itself. This report details the impact that such deductions can have on people receiving Universal Credit, and outlines policies that can prevent and alleviate deductions. Deductions have been normalised: 2.25…
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Universal Credit if you’re a ‘mixed age couple’ and get Migration Notice letters
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/universal-credit-if-youre-a-mixed-age-couple-and-get-migration-notice-letters If you’re in a couple where one of you is State Pension age, and you get a Migration Notice, you both need to move to Universal Credit as your benefits will end soon.
DWP and Jobcentre Plus bank holiday arrangements
DWP and Jobcentre Plus opening times are different for the August bank holiday. On Monday 26 August offices and phone lines are closed. To make sure people get their payment on a day when Jobcentre Plus offices are open, some payments will be paid early. If the expected payment date is Monday 26 August, benefits will…
Move to Universal Credit update
In line with Move to Universal Credit (UC) migration plans, the Government has started migrating households in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance receiving tax credits in July 2024. Housing Benefit only households were brought into the journey from 17 July 2024. This was previously planned to commence in June; however, timelines were extended to…
Statistics about sanctions on Universal Credit (UC)
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/benefit-sanctions-statistics-to-may-2024 The statistics show: in May 2024, 6.17% of UC claimants who were in the conditionality regimes where sanctions can be applied, were undergoing a sanction on the count date. The UC sanction rate is down by 0.4 percentage points from February 2024 and is down by 0.5 percentage points in the latest 12 months …
Universal Credit Rates For 2024/2025
The 2024/2025 Universal Credit basic standard rate for adults over 25 is now £393.45 per month for singles and £617.60 per month for couples. If you’re under 25, this benefit is now worth £311.68 per month for singles and £489.23 per month for couples. Before housing costs, costs for children and sickness, and childcare costs.
Universal Credit Migration Notice – Migration Notices
https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/universal-credit-migration-notice/migration-notices?mc_cid=9d05aaf865&mc_eid=b0d598ca68 If you have received a Universal Credit Migration Notice letter, reading this guide will help in understanding your next steps. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have started sending out notices to people getting tax credits, either just tax credits, or tax credits with other benefits to move onto Universal Credit. This year…
What has UC replaced?
If you’re working age, and make a new claim for any of the following; You will likely have to claim Universal Credit instead.Universal Credit is applied for, and managed online. An application for Universal Credit can be made here;https://www.gov.uk/apply-universal-credit CAB have a helpline number, for help with claiming UC – FreePhone, 0800 144 8 444.
Problem solve Universal Credit.
https://universalcreditinfo.net/ A Rightsnet website, bringing together legislation, guidance and case law to double check and problem solve common UC issues.