New rule could stop Universal Credit payments for thousands of claimants - check if you’re affected

Universal Credit claimants could be at risk of losing their monthly payment due to a rule change that’s coming into effect later this month. Claimants working part-time jobs may have to start looking for better paid or more work if they want to keep receiving the benefit.

At the moment, people working 12 hours or less a week and earning the national minimum wage must “actively look” for extra hours or better paid work to continue to be eligible for Universal Credit. These claimants must also have regular meetings with a work coach.