It will be a boost to thousands of workers
This week sees new Department for Work and Pensions regulations come into effect. The change could see more than 120,000 working people on Universal Credit across the UK receive a job support boost.
Commenting on the threshold change, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride MP, recently said: “A hallmark of a compassionate society is giving those on low incomes the tools to progress and earn more. It is important we continue to deliver targeted support so that those in work have access to the expertise and guidance of our dedicated work coaches.
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