Under new rules, certain Universal Credit claimants will need to work more hours
Thousands of Universal Credit claimants could see their benefits cut as part of a new rule change by the Department for Work and Pensions .
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng had previously revealed that over 100,000 claimants could have their benefits cut if they do not look for more work. New Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has not indicated that he plans to change this, as reported by CoventryLive.In a major change to the welfare system, claimants that work 15 hours or less a week on the National Living Wage are required to attend regular meetings with a work coach.
The current rules came into effect on September 26, and see claimants who work 12 hours or less a week placed in the "intensive work search” category. This means they have to regularly visit the Job Centre and may need to increase their income.
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