Labour Ends Universal Credit Work Plan

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Tory proposals in 2023 sought to remove exemption that applies to couples claiming Universal Credit where one person is working.

Current rules state that as long as that person earns the equivalent of 17,244 each year , the whole household qualifies for a light-touch’ regime that means other household members do not need to attend interviews or meet frequently with a work coach.

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