Coronavirus - Increases in UC and WTC
Coronavirus - Increases in Universal Credit Standard Allowances And Working Tax Credit
Because of the impact of the Coronavirus, the Government has announced that there will be extra increases in the Universal Credit monthly Standard Allowances for all claimants of Universal Credit. They begin from 1st April 2020 and will last for 1 year. They will now be:
| For Single People | |
|---|---|
| Single People Under 25 | £342.72 |
| Single People 25 And Above | £409.89 |
| For Couples | |
| Couples Under 25 | £488.59 |
| Couples 25 And Above | £594.04 |
Changes to Working Tax Credit
There will also be a 1-year change to Working Tax Credit. The Basic Element from April 2020 will now be £3,040.
- Please note: There will be no changes to Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance (Income-based), Employment and Support Allowance (Income-Related), Housing Benefit or Child Tax Credits.
Helpful Information During Covid-19
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing lives and causing us many different issues. Below we have given some links to help you deal with some of these issues.
- Staying At Home To Work Or With A Reduced Income
- Looking After Yourself And Your Family If You Have To Stay At Home
- Universal Credit - Coronavirus And Claiming Benefits
- Coronavirus: Advice For Employers And Employees
- Useful Information - Prepaid Energy Top-Ups, Benefits And Work
- Free School Meal Provision
Newsflash - Universal Credit Work Allowances
Universal Credit Work Allowances Increased From April 2019
This is the amount you can earn before your UC is reduced:
Higher Work Allowance (no housing element)
- One or more dependent children or limited capability for work - £409.00pm to £503.00pm
Lower Work Allowance (with housing costs)
- One or more dependent children or limited capability for work - £198.00pm to £287.00pm
Our aim is to help you keep your tenancy.
Our aim is to help you keep your tenancy.
At the present time, please email any welfare reform / benefits issues to us - welfare@estuary.co.uk.
Please only call if you absolutely need to so that customers with urgent needs can get through. Our number is 0300 304 5000.
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Our Coronavirus page may help you with any queries you have.
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