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1/25/2020 Comments

Deductions for debt on Universal Credit are increasing.

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It was only October that Universal Credit claimants were delighted to see that the harsh 40% deduction rate was being changed to 30%, meaning an increase in lots of people's payments.  
While an increase to Universal Credit rates is good news, this means that deductions will increase as they are based on a percentage.

While the new deduction increase may seem small, when someone is living on a low income, things are already tight enough.
For advances and ordinary debts -
  • Single person, under 25 - £76.82​
  • Single person, 25 and over - £96.97
  • ​Joint claim, both under 25​ - £120.58
  • Joint claim, one or both over 25​ - £152.21​ ​
Rent arrears -
Rent arrears can be taken at a minimum of 10% of standard allowance and a maximum of 20% of standard allowance (amounts are monthly)
  • Single person, under 25 - £25.60 or £51.21
  • Single person, 25 and over - £32.32 or £64.64
  • Joint claim, both under 25 - £40.19 or £80.38
  • Joint claim, one or both over 25 - £50.74 or £101.47
For more info - deductions for debt on Universal Credit

Universal Credit payments are increasing - click to see how much yours will change
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