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Change to Universal Credit threshold for low-income workers

Some working people on income-related benefit will see a change to how they are assessed for Universal credit. From the end of February, an increase to the Administrative Earnings Threshold (AET) will mean more Universal Credit claimants will be moved from the ‘Light Touch’ group to the ‘Intensive Work Search’ group. The Administrative Earnings Threshold

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Cost of Living

The Government has announced up to £1,350 worth of cost-of-living payments to eligible people on means-tested benefits and pensions. If individuals are eligible, they will be paid automatically, and there will be no need to apply. £301 – First Cost of Living Payment – during Spring 2023 £150 – Disability Payment – during Summer 2023

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