The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that Universal Credit payments are to be reduced at the end of September 2021.
The Universal Credit uplift was applied to help people during the coronavirus pandemic. If you are a Universal Credit claimant, the DWP will be in contact with you to inform you that your payments will change, and you will receive notification through your UC Journal on your latest statement.
Once the uplift is removed at the end of September 2021, the payments you receive as a Universal Credit claimant will be reduced.
Below are some examples of the changes once the uplift is removed.
| Universal Credit Amounts | Rates April 2021 - September 2021 (£) | Rates October 2021 - March 2022 (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Single, under 25 | £344.00 | £257.33 |
| Single, 25 and over | £411.51 | £324.84 |
| Joint claimants, both under 25 | £490.60 | £403.93 |
| Joint claimants, one or both 25 or over | £596.58 | £509.91 |
This is a reduction of around of £86 per month, which has been in place through most of the Coronavirus pandemic. Amounts could vary slightly when the reduction is put in place or depending on personal circumstances.
We understand that this may cause difficulties for some of our customers, so we want to ensure that you are prepared for this change.
If you are in need of assistance or help to look at budgeting, you can contact our Tenancy Sustainment Team or your Account Manager. You can also visit our Be Money Ready pages for help and advice on benefits, budgeting and debt.
You can find more information on benefit entitlements on gov.uk