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Synonyms and antonyms of the word: Universal Credit

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Usage examples:

"A year ago, a government project to help people claim Universal Credit came to a close and with the loss of that income, the CAB has been struggling to make ends meet.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23359299.ribble-valley-citizens-advice-bureau-close-funding-cuts/?ref=rss

Below is a quick overview of the new rates for Universal Credit including additional elements.

Source: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dwp-confirms-payments-people-universal-26930173

But if you don't qualify for a work allowance (given to those with kids or a limited capability of work), your Universal Credit payment will be reduced by 55p for every £1 you earn.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/10163368/universal-credit-calculator-how-much/

Claimants of certain benefits, like Universal Credit, may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Source: https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/23354932.dwp-pip-universal-credit-payment-dates-easter/?ref=rss

Emma Hayter, 31, lives with her partner, Darren Bailey, 47, and their eight-month-old child in Southend, with both parents being Universal Credit claimants due to health problems.

Source: https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23941785.autumn-statement-universal-credit-rise-branded-joke/?ref=rss

For eligible under-66s, it's automatically part of Universal Credit, but not for those of state pension age.

Source: https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/23515794.martin-lewis-says-share-19bn-unclaimed-benefits/?ref=rss

For wages above those levels, Universal Credit is reduced by 55p for every £1 of pay.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-launches-new-plan-claimants-28160623

However, it was recently announced that anyone with a migration notice that has a deadline to claim Universal Credit dated between December 11, 2023 and January 5, 2024, has automatically been given an extra 30 days to do so.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/managed-migration-universal-credit-update-31410326

If we want to increase Universal Credit by £40 per week to help those on the very lowest incomes, we can.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/07/13/rishi-sunak-is-demanding-restraint-on-pay-what-a-joke-19121808/

If you are working, how much Universal Credit you get will depend on your earnings.

Source: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dwp-issues-universal-credit-warning-26963686

If your payment does not arrive then you should contact the Universal Credit helpline or your local Jobcentre as soon as you can.

Source: https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-pay-universal-credit-early-8958954

If you've been told you need to move over to Universal Credit because your older benefits are stopping, it is important you speak to a free benefits advisor.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/universal-credit-calculator-how-check-30251336

'I got £1,200 after hearing Martin Lewis' Universal Credit bonus reminder'

Source: https://www.mylondon.news/news/cost-of-living/i-1200-after-hearing-martin-28199616

In all cases, call the Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-warns-universal-credit-pip-26685865

It goes on to explain: "If you have children and make a Universal Credit claim, you will need to nominate a main carer.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/big-dwp-change-means-new-28083610

McTaggart has provided much support and guidance to young people on the government’s Kickstart Scheme, which gives employers funding to create jobs for 16- to 24-year-olds on Universal Credit.

Source: https://www.irvinetimes.com/news/23228201.tarryholme-irvine-new-homes-inspire-teens-construction/?ref=rss

Most benefits are included in the cap, so if your benefits income is above this limit, your housing benefit or Universal Credit might be reduced.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/warning-80000-families-payments-cut-28270198

New Style ESA is a contributory benefit and is not part of the migration to Universal Credit.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-targets-six-benefits-including-27304952

Other changes to Universal Credit will also be implemented through the year.

Source: https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-benefit-changes-2024-full-28310751

People can claim the child element of Universal Credit for all qualifying children born before 6 April 2017.

Source: https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/key-june-2023-dwp-universal-26996731