Universal credit changes affecting 180k part-time workers from today, explained

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Universal credit changes affecting 180k part-time workers from today, explained
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Hundreds of thousands of people working part time will be required to ramp up their job search under the changes

pledge to end the “sick note culture” in the UK so that the “default becomes what work you can do, not what you can’t”.

“With the next generation of welfare reforms, I want to help thousands of people on their journey off benefits and towards financial independence,” he said.From 13 May 2024, the Administrative Earnings Threshold will rise from 15 to 18 hours a week at the National Living Wage from 13 May. Those working above the new 18-hour threshold are placed in the “light touch” work group, which means you’re not required to look for work.

People placed in the “intensive work search” group may be required to prove what steps they are taking such as registering with an employment agency, making job applications or undertaking other steps which reasonably increase the likelihood of obtaining employment. Ahead of the change to the AET, Mr Sunak said: “Welfare should always be a safety net and not a lifestyle choice, which is why we’re ushering in a new era of welfare reforms to help more people progress off benefits and into work.

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