Thousands on benefits cut off from £4,960 a year in Universal Credit move – how to avoid losing cash
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that around 1.2 million people will lose an average of £1,040 a year when the uplift to Universal Credit payments ends on October 6, 2021.
The uplift was introduced in April 2020 to help people on low incomes during the coronavirus pandemic. However, the government has now decided to end the uplift, saying that it is no longer affordable.
The end of the uplift will mean that a single person over the age of 25 will see their Universal Credit payments reduced by £20 a week, while a couple will see their payments reduced by £30 a week.
The cut will have a significant impact on many people, particularly those who are already struggling to make ends meet. It is estimated that around 600,000 people will be pushed into poverty as a result of the cut.
The government has said that it will provide support to those who are most affected by the cut, but it is unclear what form this support will take.
If you are worried about how the end of the Universal Credit uplift will affect you, there are a number of things you can do.
You should contact your local Citizens Advice or Jobcentre Plus office for advice and support. You can also check online for information about benefits and support.
Here are some of the key points to remember about the end of the Universal Credit uplift:
- The uplift will end on October 6, 2021.
- Around 1.2 million people will lose an average of £1,040 a year.
- The cut will have a significant impact on many people, particularly those who are already struggling to make ends meet.
- The government has said that it will provide support to those who are most affected by the cut, but it is unclear what form this support will take.
- If you are worried about how the end of the Universal Credit uplift will affect you, you should contact your local Citizens Advice or Jobcentre Plus office for advice and support.
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