'We will always back those who want to work hard and today we are radially expanding the support available'
New rules affecting around 180,000 people claiming Universal Credit while in part-time work come into place today .
This means individual Universal Credit claimants will need to earn an additional £275 each month and couples an extra £449 - based on National Living Wage payment rates. DWP said that those able to work are expected to use the Jobcentre support available or face losing their benefits.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: "Today's changes will help more people on universal credit move into well paid jobs and progress towards financial independence, which is better for them and for economic growth."You can check how much Universal Credit you will get each month in the statement in your online account.
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