All the reasons your Universal Credit could be stopped due to strict rule change
dailystar.co.ukcost of living crisis - millions will be wary of losing out on their Universal Credit.With a looming National Insurance tax hike, a continued rise in inflation and energy bills soaring by 54% to record levels, the scheme will be a lifeline for millions of households across the country.The vital Universal Credit payments would devastate those who could lose out on them, particularly as times get more difficult and new rule changes put in place by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) take effect.There are a number of reasons people on the scheme could face sanctions, and people now face much harder circumstances than before.So what are the reasons Universal Credit could be cut?There are four main reasons your Universal Credit could stop.
It is important to be aware of them going forward to make sure people on the scheme do not fall foul of the restrictions.New rules were recently announced and are now in place.Understanding Universal Credit explained: "If you fail to do what you have agreed in your Claimant Commitment without good reason, your Universal Credit payments may be reduced for a set period.
This is known as a sanction. "There are different levels of sanctions and they’re decided based on the reason for the sanction.
If you have had previous sanctions, this may mean new sanctions will be for a longer period."One of the requirements people on Universal Credit have is to look for a new job as soon as they can.
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