Universal Credit: Young People

Summary

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to remove the reduced rate in Universal Credit for under 25s.

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1. 7 October 2024

   Written question

   To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to remove the reduced rate in Universal Credit for under 25s.

   Source: Lords

2. 21 October 2024

   Answer

   There are no plans to remove the reduced rate of Universal Credit for under 25s. The reduced rate for under 25s reflects the lower wages that younger workers typically receive. This is intended to maintain the incentive for younger people to find work. Cu...

   Source: Written answer

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