As part of the mini-budget, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng outlined a series of changes, including some which will affect 120,000 people across the country claiming Universal Credit
The government has outlined its mini-budget and, despite what its name suggests, the announcement was far from small and featured lots of changes that will affect people up and down the country.
However, under new plans outlined today, this threshold will increase to those working 15 hours per week on the National Living Wage at the beginning of 2023. Certain groups will be exempt from the new move, such as those who are unable to work due to a long-term illness or health condition. Also as part of the mini-budget, the Chancellor announced that people who are unemployed and over the age of 50 will be able to receive extra support from work coaches to help them get back into the workplace.
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